Description
Crispy “Potatoes O’Brien” dance with golden-brown edges and colorful bell peppers, creating a breakfast classic that celebrates rustic American comfort. Hearty potato cubes and caramelized onions invite you to savor a satisfying morning meal straight from a diner’s griddle.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Cooking Fats:
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 milliliters) olive oil or butter
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) garlic powder
Instructions
- Cleanse and slice potatoes, bell peppers, and onions into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking.
- Optionally parboil potato chunks for 5 minutes to accelerate overall preparation time and guarantee soft interior.
- Warm olive oil or butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and fragrant.
- Introduce potato pieces into hot skillet, allowing them to develop golden-brown edges without constant stirring.
- After 5 minutes, incorporate bell peppers and onions, distributing them evenly across the skillet surface.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and optional herbs or spices to enhance vegetable flavors.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes, gently turning ingredients to prevent burning.
- Monitor potatoes’ texture, aiming for a crispy exterior and tender interior with caramelized vegetable edges.
- Perform a final taste test, adjusting seasonings to create a balanced and satisfying side dish.
- Transfer to a serving platter, ensuring an attractive presentation with a mix of browned and colorful vegetables.
Notes
- Parboil potatoes briefly to achieve a faster, more even cooking process and create a crispy exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for optimal browning and achieving that perfect golden-brown color on the potatoes.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary, thyme, or paprika to add depth and personalize the flavor profile.
- Make this dish gluten-free and vegan by using olive oil instead of butter and ensuring all ingredients are free from cross-contamination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg