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Breakfast Potatoes

Crispy Breakfast Potatoes: Your Brunch Game Changer

These Crispy Breakfast Potatoes are a perfect blend of savory and sweet, ideal for brunch and customizable for all diets.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium golden potatoes diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil substitutable with preferred cooking oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning ensure gluten-free
For the Flavor
  • 4 slices bacon or substitute with smoked tofu for plant-based
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced; shallots can be used instead
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave syrup as vegan alternative
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley or chives optional, or any favorite herbs

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Freeze the bacon for about 30 minutes to firm it up for cutting. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Wash the golden potatoes thoroughly. Dice into ½-inch cubes and soak in cold water for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive or avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay, and cook for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Stir in the bacon pieces and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until bacon is crispy and potatoes are tender.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring continuously.
  6. Drizzle maple syrup over the mixture and toss to coat, cooking for another minute.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley or chives. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the skillet and taste before serving to adjust seasonings. You can prep potatoes the night before to save time.

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