5 from 141 votes
Best Skillet Breakfast Potatoes
This recipe prepares skillet breakfast potatoes using Yukon Gold potatoes parboiled then sautéed with yellow onion and a seasoning blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cooking the potatoes in a single layer allows for browning and a crisp texture on the outside while maintaining tenderness inside. Optional fresh herbs add brightness and aroma. These potatoes are ideal for a savory breakfast side offering a warm, seasoned, and lightly crispy bite.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
231 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds potato Yukon gold variety
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh herbs optional
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into a 1/2" dice.
- Add the potatoes to a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes to the pan and try to get them on a single, flat layer. Cook without stirring for about 4-5 minutes, so that the bottom side browns.
- Add the diced onion, garlic powder, and paprika, then stir. Saute for another 5-10 minutes, letting the potatoes cook on each side for a couple of minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the heat. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.
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Notes
- Store cooled potatoes in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat potatoes in the microwave or for a crisper result, sauté in a skillet with a little oil until warmed through.
- Use a large skillet to spread potatoes in a single flat layer for optimal browning and crispness.
- You can garnish with fresh herbs like parsley for added flavor and color before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
736mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
123IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.