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A cast iron skillet full of cubed breakfast potatoes.

Breakfast Potatoes

5 from 9 votes
Perfectly crispy, seasoned diner-style breakfast potatoes pair well with all of your breakfast favorites!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings6 people

Ingredients

  • 4 medium baking potatoes
  • 1 small white or yellow onion minced
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 10-20 shakes of Tabasco sauce

Instructions

  • Bring a medium or large pot of water to a boil. While the water is heating, cut the potatoes into ¼″-½″ cubes. Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes or until they are slightly softened but not fully cooked. Drain and rinse in cool water.
  • Heat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Add the butter and heat until melted and bubbly. Add the diced onion and cook for about 1 minute or until the onions are softened. Add the potatoes in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes (don’t even touch them) and then sprinkle with paprika, 10 dashes of Tabasco, and a little salt and pepper. Using a spatula, scrape the bottom of the pan and flip as many potatoes as you can at once. You just want to handle the potatoes as little as possible while getting every surface of the potato a little crispy.
  • When the potatoes have cooked for another 3-4 minutes, test them for doneness and seasoning; add more Tabasco, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until desired doneness is reached, flipping them the same way as before. It’s hard to overcook these potatoes–they should be a little crispy on the outside, but not burned. Serves 4-6.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 73mg, Potassium: 629mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 403IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast Potatoes
Calories: 188kcal
Cost: $3
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