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Breakfast Skillet Potatoes

Diced potatoes are pan-fried with onion and bell pepper until crispy and golden, a hearty side for any breakfast plate.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 20 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 BreakfastCategory
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Skillet-fried potatoes have long been part of American home cooking, especially in farmhouse and diner kitchens where cast iron pans made quick work of crisping up potatoes for a hearty morning side. Seasoned with onion and bell pepper, this dish became a diner breakfast staple alongside eggs and bacon by the mid-20th century.

Crispy, seasoned, and the perfect breakfast side

Diced potatoes are pan-fried with onion and bell pepper until crispy and golden, a hearty side for any breakfast plate.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Parboil the diced potatoes for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the potatoes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to crisp.
  4. Stir in the onion and bell pepper, cooking 8-10 minutes more until tender and golden.
  5. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Serve hot.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Parboiling the potatoes first ensures they cook through evenly without burning the outside. A cast iron skillet gives the best crispy crust.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Servings4
CategoryBreakfast
PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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