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Best Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

These easy breakfast potatoes are reminiscent of your classic diner-style home fries that are warm and crispy with perfectly browned edges. A perfect way to complete your breakfast spread!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Peel and dice the potatoes into a 1/2" dice.
  2. Add the potatoes to a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, then drain.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove the potatoes from the heat. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Place cooled potatoes in an airtight container and store for up to 2 days in the fridge. 
  • Reheat in the microwave until hot. Or for a more crisp texture, cook them in a skillet on medium heat with a tablespoon or two of oil until warmed through.
  • To Store: Place cooled potatoes in an airtight container and store for up to 2 days in the fridge. 
  • To Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until hot. Or for a more crisp texture, cook them in a skillet on medium heat with a tablespoon or two of oil until warmed through.
  • Use a large skillet in order to get your potatoes into a single flat layer in the pan. I love this Staub 12" cast iron skillet. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 736mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.