Breakfast potatoes that are perfectly tender and crisp take just a few minutes to prepare with help from the microwave.
Besides bacon I think breakfast potatoes are my favorite indulgence in the morning. I usually top them with a fried egg and some mashed avocado. There’s something about eating some perfectly cooked potatoes that settles my stomach in the morning. Is that weird? I think getting older is making me weird!
Make your breakfast potatoes on the stove top with some help.
You can’t just toss some potatoes into a hot skillet and expect them to cook evenly – soft and velvety on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. They need a little help. The easiest way to get them going is the microwave. Simply rinse your cubed potatoes under some cold water, put them in a bowl and cover them with plastic wrap (to seal in the moisture). They only take a few minutes on high power to be ready for the hot skillet.
Are breakfast potatoes healthy?
Yes. If you use a non-stick skillet the cubed potatoes take a very small amount of vegetable oil and butter to develop their crispy exterior. Depending on what type of diet you are following, white potatoes may be off-limits. But potatoes are low in calories and contain a lot of nutrients.
Can you freeze breakfast potatoes?
Technically you can but I’m kind of the opinion of why would you want to? If you freeze the cooked breakfast potatoes you then have to thaw them and re-crisp them in the skillet when you want to eat them. That’s almost as much work as just making them fresh when you want them in the first place. This recipe is meant to be quick so my recommendation is to not freeze them.
Kitchen Tips:
- I used Yukon Gold potatoes when testing this recipe. The texture of them was amazing. Russets and red skinned potatoes will work too.
- I use a sharp knife like this one to peel and chop my potatoes.
- If you are looking for really good non-stick skillets, I highly recommend these.
- Season your potatoes however you want – I like salt, black pepper and a little smoked paprika.
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Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast potatoes that are perfectly tender and crisp take just a few minutes to prepare with help from the microwave to start them cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
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Rinse the potatoes under cold water and drain. Place them in a microwave safe bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
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Microwave the potatoes for 4 - 6 minutes on high power, stirring halfway through cooking time. You want them to be starting to soften but not so soft that they will fall apart in the skillet.
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Heat a non-stick skillet (it must be non-stick) over medium heat. Add the oil and butter.
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Once the butter has melted, add the potatoes. Cook without stirring for 3 - 4 minutes. Stir the potatoes and add the seasonings.
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Continue to cook the potatoes until they have browned. Serve immediately.
Heather Johnson says
no wonder mine always burn before they get done!
foodtasticmom says
Haha, yep. Gotta get them started first!
Natalie says
Potatoes for breakfast? Sounds like a great idea. I love the addition of butter and paprika. This sounds and looks absolutely amazing. I must give it a try.
foodtasticmom says
Yes, you must!
Heidy L. McCallum says
I made this am and the potatoes turned out great. I will be adding these to our breakfast rotation. Bookmarked recipe so I can make it again.
foodtasticmom says
This is so amazing to hear. Thank you Heidy!
Adrianne says
Wow, what a fast and delicious sounding recipe! I like that you used the microwave 1st and then the skillet.
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Adrianne!
Lisa says
I loved thee breakfast potatoes! Why go out to a restaurant for breakfast potatoes when I know I can make them this good!
foodtasticmom says
Right? Making them at home is best!
Matt Ivan says
Love the crunchy texture on these potatoes!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you, me too!
Toronto says
Seems mouth watering potatoes recipe will give it a try today thanks for sharing.
foodtasticmom says
You’re welcome.
Jeannine Meador says
These are simply delicious and so easy to make. But not just for breakfast…we grew up on fried potatoes for any meal…when times were really tough we had fried potatoes and eggs and thought it a five star meal. Still do. thanks for sharing that microwaving first makes them even easier and better. Wish I’d thought of that. 🙂
foodtasticmom says
This is an excellent point. We eat these potatoes for other meals besides breakfast too. Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment. I really appreciate it!
Jordin says
WOW these breakfast potatoes look AMAZING! I can’t wait to try them out for my family!
foodtasticmom says
You’ll all love them.
Sharon Chen says
I love yummy and easy prep meals like this! Thanks very helpful 🙂
foodtasticmom says
You’re welcome.