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overhead view of breakfast potatoes in a cast iron skillet with a spatula.

Breakfast Potatoes Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Potatoes, seasonings, butter and oil, are all you need to make these crispy skillet potatoes for any breakfast!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4½ cups)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat then add the potatoes and cook for 3 minutes then drain and set aside.
    2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
    cubed potatoes in a large pot with water.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet set over medium heat, then add the potatoes.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil
    butter and oil melting in a cast iron skillet.
  • Sprinkle on the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and rosemary then stir to combine and let the potatoes cook without stirring them for 6-8 minutes or until they start to turn a light, golden color.
    ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
    boiled cubed potatoes in a cast iron skillet.
  • Flip them over and let them cook once again undisturbed for 3-4 more minutes.
    crispy cubed potatoes in a cast iron skillet.
  • Toss again then let them sit again for 3 more minutes or until the potatoes are as brown and crispy as you like then serve with fresh rosemary for garnish if desired.

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Notes

  • Resist the urge to flip and stir these potatoes too often as they cook!
Storage: Store breakfast potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5pound | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg