BEST Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

One bite of these Skillet Breakfast Potatoes and you’ll be hooked! They’ve got the perfect seasoning blend and a method that guarantees crispy exteriors with light, fluffy interiors.

Why We Love These Skillet Breakfast Potatoes:

Skillet Breakfast Potato Ingredients

• Gold potatoes: Ideal for creamy texture and flavor. Thin skins mean no need to peel!
• Unsalted butter: Enhances flavor.
• Olive oil: Adds richness; use extra virgin.
• Garlic powder: Offers great flavor without the risk of burning, unlike fresh garlic.
• Onion powder: Subtle sweetness; use fresh onion for a stronger flavor.
• Paprika: Use smoked paprika for smokiness, and sweet for mild flavor.
• Optional herbs: Fresh thyme or parsley adds the perfect finishing touch!

How To Make Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

1. Prepare potatoes: Scrub, dry, par-cook, and dice.
2. Cook potatoes: In butter and oil until crispy.
3. Serve: Season, garnish, and enjoy!

QUICK TIP

No microwave? Steam on the stovetop instead!

How To Use Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

1. Side dish: Pair with eggs and bacon (or your protein of choice).
2. Breakfast bowl: Combine with eggs, cheese, and avocado.
3. Burritos or tacos: Add to tortillas with eggs and your fave toppings.
4. Breakfast hash: Mix with veggies, and top with egg.
5. Meal prep: Ready-to-go breakfasts for the week.
6. Snack dip: Enjoy as a lunch or dinner side with ketchup or fry sauce.

What To Serve With Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

1. Scrambled Eggs: Or however you like your eggs prepared!
2. Breakfast sausage or bacon: Adds protein.
3. Fruit: As a fresh option.
4. Toasted Bread: Perfect topped with honey butter and jam.
5. Avocado: Creamy and nutritious.
6. Sour cream or Greek yogurt: Plus some salsa!
7. Cheese: Adds a nice richness.

More Breakfast Favorites:

• Old-Fashioned Pancakes
• Healthy Breakfast Cookies
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
• Soft-Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
• Egg Skillet

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One bite of these Skillet Breakfast Potatoes and you'll be hooked! They've got the perfect seasoning blend and a method that guarantees crispy exteriors with light, fluffy interiors.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6 as a side

Chelsea Lords

Calories 165kcal

Author Chelsea Lords

Cost $6.12

Equipment

• 12-inch skillet (cast iron if possible)

Ingredients

• ▢ 1½ pounds gold potatoes, (4 heaping cups once cut) (Note 1)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ Salt and pepper (recommend ¾ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika (smoked if you prefer)
• ▢ Optional: fresh thyme or finely chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

• PREP: Clean and thoroughly dry the potatoes. Pierce them all over with a fork.
• PARTIALLY COOK POTATOES: Cook in the microwave for 90 seconds. Flip the potatoes and cook for another 90 seconds. Continue microwaving in 60-second intervals, flipping each time, just until a knife can be inserted into the center with some resistance. (Total microwaving time ~3.5-5 minutes. See Note 2.)
• CHILL: Now you can refrigerate 'em overnight for tomorrow's breakfast OR cool quickly by popping in the freezer while preparing the other ingredients. (Potatoes are easier to chop when they've been chilled.)
• DICE POTATOES: Once cooled, dice the potatoes into even ½-inch pieces.
• COOK: In a 12-inch or larger skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat until the butter melts and begins to sizzle. Carefully add the diced potatoes in a single layer. Sprinkle with seasonings and mix through. Cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping and stirring around every 3 minutes to ensure even browning. (Adjust heat as necessary.) Avoid excessive stirring to achieve the desired crispiness!
• ENJOY: Once cooked, remove from heat and adjust seasoning to taste. Add fresh herbs if desired and enjoy hot!

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Potatoes: Preferably use Yukon Gold or other tender-skinned potatoes. If using potatoes with a thicker skin, peel before using. Cut potatoes into even sizes for uniform cooking.

Note 2: Cooking time: If potatoes are microwaved too long, they'll become mushy in the skillet.  Exercise caution here.

Prep ahead: Microwave potatoes the night before and pop them in the fridge. They'll be super easy to dice up the next morning!

Storage: Cool potatoes to room temperature. Store in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for three months. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 400°F until crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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