By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 20, 2023
Breakfast Potatoes are quick and easy to make in a skillet, and they come out perfectly crispy! All you need are potatoes, a few herbs and spices for seasoning, and about 30 minutes to make them. They’re absolutely delicious, and pair well on the side with any breakfast foods you love.
Why We Love This Crispy Breakfast Potatoes Recipe
Cubed potatoes, butter, olive oil, and classic spices combine to create a crave-able side dish that pairs well with breakfast or dinner!
- Crispy. Parcooking the potatoes in boiling water gives them more time to crisp up in the pan.
- Flavorful. A combination of salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, and dried rosemary adds so much depth to these potatoes.
- Versatile. Think beyond breakfast food! These potatoes pair well with lunch and dinner, too.
Variations on Skillet Potatoes
These crispy breakfast skillet potatoes are easy to adapt to whatever ingredients you have on hand. Any waxy potato works here, as they will keep their shape better than starchier potatoes. Try new potatoes, fingerlings, red bliss, or baby potatoes; or use a combination of waxy potatoes and sweet potatoes!
Switch up the spices to pair with any dish. This is a great place to use spice blends , like Italian seasoning , herbs de Provence , taco seasoning , ranch seasoning , or everything bagel seasoning .
You can also add in some caramelized onions or roasted mushrooms to round out the dish.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover breakfast potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments or in a pan set over medium-low heat with a little oil until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze breakfast potatoes in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
These skillet potatoes make a great breakfast, brunch, or dinner side dish. Serve them up for breakfast alongside breakfast burgers , buttermilk pancakes , eggs benedict , tomato pie , sausage breakfast casserole , quiche Lorraine , or cheesy migas .
For dinner, these potatoes are delicious served alongside air fryer chicken thighs , smothered pork chops , or grilled ribeyes !
I prefer to use waxier potatoes, as they are less likely to crumble apart in the pan while cooking. Yukon Golds are perfect for this dish!
Absolutely! Sweet potatoes work really well in this dish!
To get these potatoes crispy, make sure to drain them completely after boiling, add plenty of butter and oil to the pan, and cook them undisturbed for 6-8 minutes. If you flip and stir the potatoes too often, they will not develop a crispy crust.
Absolutely! These potatoes freeze well for up to 3 months!
More Simple Potato Recipes To Try
- Home Fries
- Roasted Potatoes
- Crockpot Potatoes
- Smashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Potatoes
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4½ cups)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
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Instructions
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat then add the potatoes and cook for 3 minutes then drain and set aside. 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet set over medium heat, then add the potatoes. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sprinkle on the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and rosemary then stir to combine and let the potatoes cook without stirring them for 6-8 minutes or until they start to turn a light, golden color. ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Flip them over and let them cook once again undisturbed for 3-4 more minutes.
- Toss again then let them sit again for 3 more minutes or until the potatoes are as brown and crispy as you like then serve with fresh rosemary for garnish if desired.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Becky’s Tips
- Resist the urge to flip and stir these potatoes too often as they cook!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Breakfast Potatoes Step by Step
Boil the Potatoes: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 pounds of peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes and cook for 3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Heat the Fats: Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil together in a large skillet set over medium heat, then add the potatoes.
Season the Potatoes: Sprinkle on ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, and ½ teaspoon of dried rosemary. Stir to combine and let the potatoes cook without stirring them for 6-8 minutes or until they start to turn a light, golden color.
Flip and Cook: Flip the potatoes over and let them cook once again undisturbed for 3-4 more minutes. Toss again, then let them sit again for 3 more minutes or until the potatoes are as brown and crispy as you like then serve with fresh rosemary for garnish if desired.
Breakfast Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4½ cups)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat then add the potatoes and cook for 3 minutes then drain and set aside. 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet set over medium heat, then add the potatoes. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sprinkle on the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and rosemary then stir to combine and let the potatoes cook without stirring them for 6-8 minutes or until they start to turn a light, golden color. ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Flip them over and let them cook once again undisturbed for 3-4 more minutes.
- Toss again then let them sit again for 3 more minutes or until the potatoes are as brown and crispy as you like then serve with fresh rosemary for garnish if desired.
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Notes
- Resist the urge to flip and stir these potatoes too often as they cook!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
