Crispy breakfast potatoes are an easy side dish or addition to a breakfast burrito or casserole.
Four ingredients and a handful of seasonings are all you need to make this easy breakfast potatoes recipe.
These are the Best Breakfast Potatoes Because…
- The easy, basic recipe is perfect for everyday cooking, parties, and potlucks.
- They have a crispy, seasoned exterior and stay tender and fluffy on the inside.
- Versatile oven-baked breakfast potatoes are simply seasoned so they go with anything.
- Make a double batch and serve them all week long for breakfast with fried eggs or add them to a breakfast burrito.
Ingredients
Potatoes: Reds, Russets, and golds are the potatoes of choice for this recipe, and peeling them is up to you. Even sweet potatoes can be used, or try a combination of both.
Vegetables: Onions and bell peppers offer color, crunch, and a little sweetness to breakfast potatoes.
Oil: Olive oil is a neutral oil that’s perfect for cooking vegetables on the stovetop or in the oven.
Seasonings: Paprika, garlic, and onion powder add savory flavor to breakfast potatoes, but you can experiment with what you like or have on hand.
Variations
Want other veggies? Try sliced zucchini or cubes of butternut squash in place of, or in addition to, the peppers and onions.
For a deep, smoky flavor add some bacon drippings for a delicious and affordable option in this breakfast potatoes recipe. Or for something a bit more hearty, add crumbled bacon or sliced smoked sausage. This would be especially delicious in breakfast bowls and burritos.
Zest up your breakfast potatoes with some taco seasoning or add a bit of Cajun flair. There are so many options with this versatile recipe.
How to Make Breakfast Potatoes
- Place potatoes, peppers, and onions in a baking dish (recipe below).
- Drizzle with oil and season.
- Toss and bake covered until potatoes are tender.
Storing Leftover Breakfast Potatoes
- Keep leftover breakfast potatoes in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet on medium-high heat with a little oil to re-crisp the edges. Or reheat in the microwave for extra fast reheating.
- Freeze this breakfast potato recipe in zippered bags for up to two months and thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Add leftover breakfast potatoes to corned beef hash, or in a hamburger casserole or add them to a hearty hamburger soup.
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Breakfast Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5-6 potatoes gold, red, or russet, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup sliced bell pepper any color
- ½ onion any type, sliced
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- To an 8×8 inch baking dish, add potatoes, peppers, and onions.
- Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt, paprika, kosher salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Toss to combine.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until potatoes reach desired level of doneness.
Notes
- For more variety, add smoked sausage, crumbled bacon or other veggies.
- Cook the potatoes in the crock pot on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours if desired.
- Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet with a little oil to re-crisp the edges. Or reheat quickly in the microwave.
- Freeze leftovers in zippered bags for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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