Breakfast Potatoes (Home Fries)
Home fries, a crunchy breakfast staple, with the right balance of a soft, creamy inside and crispy, crunchy outside. Breakfast potatoes are the perfect addition to any morning meal.
Servings 4 people
Calories 220kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1-1/2 lbs Russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 medium-sized potatoes)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- fresh cilantro, parsley or sliced scallion, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the potatoes, spreading them out in an even layer, and turn the heat down to medium. Drape a piece of foil over the skillet (or place a lid slightly ajar on top) and cook the potatoes for 10 minutes. After 5 minutes, use a thin metal spatula to flip the potatoes.
- After the potatoes have cooked for 10 minutes ,add the onion and bell pepper and turn the heat down to medium-low. Drape apiece of foil over the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Use a thin metal spatula to flip halfway through.
- Stir in the garlic, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Turn the heat down to low and cook (uncovered) for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and sprinkle cilantro, parsley, or sliced scallion on top.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest results.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.4g | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 9mg