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Skillet Breakfast Potatoes | Home Fries

In my house, home fries (or skillet breakfast potatoes) are a welcomed treat on the weekends, but honestly, they are great for dinner, too. Add a fried or over-easy egg, and breakfast for dinner will be a big hit! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, and cut into ½ to ¾-inch cubes
  • 3 Tbs. butter
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Smoked or regular paprika, to taste

Instructions

  • Put the potatoes and 1 Tbs. butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on High for 10 minutes, shake the bowl halfway through. (If the potatoes are not tender, continue to microwave at 2 minute intervals.)
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon until brown and crispy. Remove to plate. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove to plate with the bacon.
  • Melt the remaining 2 Tbs. butter in the skillet. Add the potatoes to the skillet, press into a single layer with a spatula, and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Flip and stir the potatoes, press into a single layer and cook undisturbed for several minutes. Continue to flip, stir and press into singe layer until the potatoes are browned and crispy.
  • Add the bacon and onions to the potatoes and cook, stirring, until heated through. Season with the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.  Serve hot. 

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.7g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 13.4g | Cholesterol: 27.6mg | Sodium: 522.1mg | Sugar: 2.3g