In Denver, we take breakfast seriously – I mean it’s called the Denver omelette after all! When I make a classic breakfast at home, I almost always make seasoned potatoes. Over the past year, I’ve honed in on the spices and how much you need to make these the best breakfast potatoes. I’m ready to impart those secrets unto you. So if it’s golden brown, crispy morsels of potato you seek…let’s cook.
Why you’ll love it
Cooked in a skillet, these potatoes are super quick to make and can be made while camping (if that’s something you’re into). Just like classic diner potatoes, these skillet breakfast potatoes are the perfect crispy golden bites. They are parboiled in the microwave, saving time while still creating that super crispy exterior and soft inside.
Ingredients for Easy breakfast potatoes
These potatoes don’t require a lot to really make them shine. The key here is to dice the potatoes all the same size so they cook at the same rate.
Potatoes: Any type of potatoes will work. For this recipe, I like russet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, and red potatoes. Butter: There is no compromise for butter for these potatoes. Ok, except vegan butter. Spices: The only spices you need are black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and a good dose of salt.
How to make Breakfast Potatoes
Storage
Leftovers of these potatoes will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. I like to toss them in the air fryer to reheat and maintain that crispy texture. The oven or microwave will work too, though they won’t be quite as crispy.
Why this Recipe Works
These potatoes have been perfected over the past year to make them not only delicious but ridiculously easy!
Microwave the potatoes first to make them super soft. This is my fast-track way to parboil the potatoes, which is basically cooking them slightly first to soften the inside before frying. Pan-frying the potatoes cooks them faster than roasting in the oven. It also helps to distribute the spices to all sides of the potato pieces.
Best…Breakfast…Ever
Serve these crispy breakfast potatoes with:
Strawberry French Toast Easy Sheet Pan Eggs Breakfast Banana Split Or combine it with vegan sausage and vegan bacon and you’ve got a full breakfast spread!
