Description
Crispy, golden, and totally crave-worthy—these Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes are the perfect answer to your next breakfast craving. Whether you need a quick breakfast, an easy dinner side, or fresh breakfast ideas for your weekend brunch, this easy recipe delivers big flavor with simple ingredients. Imagine buttery Yukon gold potatoes, pan-fried to perfection, kissed with smoked paprika, and tossed with crispy bacon bits. They’re the kind of food ideas that make mornings exciting again. Comforting, savory, and just the right amount of indulgent, these potatoes are everything you want in a hearty breakfast or brunch dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 medium onion, diced (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or bacon grease (as needed)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and dice potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes.
- Parboil potatoes in salted water for 5–6 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and let steam-dry.
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
- Add a bit of olive oil if needed, then add the potatoes to the skillet in an even layer. Let them cook undisturbed for several minutes to form a golden crust.
- Flip the potatoes and continue cooking for 15–20 minutes, flipping occasionally until all sides are crisp.
- Add diced onion (if using) and cook until softened.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the potatoes. Stir to coat evenly.
- Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and mix.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes