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

Potatoes, seasonings, butter and oil, are all you need to make these crispy skillet potatoes for any breakfast!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

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