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Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions - An Easy Home Fries Recipe

Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions (also known as skillet potatoes) is the perfect side dish for any time of day. Made on the stove top, this easy home fries recipe is a hit no matter what time of day you make it.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast potatoes, breakfast potatoes with peppers and onions, easy home fries recipe, home fries, home-fried potatoes
Servings: 5
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes, whole (do not peel)
  • 2 Tablespoons canola or olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped or thinly sliced
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Boil clean, whole potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Drain well.
    Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions (also known as skillet potatoes) is the perfect side dish for any time of day.
  • Dice potatoes into cubes.
    Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions (also known as skillet potatoes) is the perfect side dish for any time of day.
  • Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat.
    Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions (also known as skillet potatoes) is the perfect side dish for any time of day.
  • Add onions and peppers, and cook until softened around 5 minutes.
    Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions (also known as skillet potatoes) is the perfect side dish for any time of day.
  • Add prepared potatoes, and cook, flipping occasionally so that all sides get a golden brown crust. Cook up to 20 minutes.
    Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions (also known as skillet potatoes) is the perfect side dish for any time of day.
  • Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
    Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions (also known as skillet potatoes) is the perfect side dish for any time of day.

Notes

    • Make this an oven recipe by adding veggies to a large bowl; toss with oil. Roast at 425 degrees F on a large baking sheet until golden brown. Turn or flip once or twice.
    • Omit peppers and/or onions, if desired.
    • If you don't like potato peels, peel your potatoes before boiling.
    • Love Crispy Potatoes? Try this recipe.
    • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg