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Home Fries Breakfast Potatoes

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Savory skillet fried potatoes. Crispy outside, fluffy inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Vegetable Brush
  • Cast Iron Skillet - 8" - 10"
  • Spatula
  • Serving Dish
  • Opt: Microwave Safe Bowl
  • Opt: Microwave Platter Screen of Plastic Wrap

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Medium Potatoes 1-1.5 lbs.
  • 1/4 Cup Diced Onions
  • 1-2 tbsp Butter
  • 2-4 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt + more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/8 tsp Turmeric
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Fresh Chopped Herbs OR 1/2 tsp dried herb blend (See Notes) Chives, Parsley, Chervil, Rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut potatoes into ¼” thick chunks.
  • If using the microwave shortcut method, put the cut potatoes into a microwave safe bowl. Toss with 2 tsp olive oil. Cover with a microwave safe spatter top or plastic wrap with a few slits cut into it. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat with butter and a drizzle of olive oil. The butter will bubble and foam. Once the foam has subsided, carefully add the potatoes.
  • Add salt starting with about ½ tsp. Brown the potatoes for 4-5 minutes on the first side. Stir and turn over the potatoes. (If NOT using the microwave method, turn to med-low heat. Do the following steps allowing a bit more time between stirring. Cook until potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork. Proceed with remaining steps.*)
  • Add the onions to the top and brown the potatoes on the second side for 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir and press spatula into the potatoes, breaking them up a just a little bit. Allow to cook until onions are softened and potatoes are golden brown.
  • Stir in the herbs and spices, add a generous amount of pepper and salt to taste. Remove from heat and serve warm.  

Notes

OPTIONAL:
  • *If not using the microwave method, cooking the potatoes until soft inside takes more time. Cook them over a low-med heat, stirring as needed so they don’t burn. Add the onions and proceed with remaining steps when the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
 
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
  • Serve along side eggs for a hearty breakfast.
  • Delicious with ketchup or sour cream.
  • Use as the base layer of a breakfast bowl topping potatoes with cheese, eggs and bacon.
  • Make a delicious breakfast burrito by adding scrambled eggs, sausage, salsa and wrap in a warm tortilla.
 
Keyword cast iron, crispy, hashbrowns, home fries, microwave, savory