Description
Potatoes O’Brien is a classic American breakfast side dish featuring tender and golden-brown pan-fried potatoes mixed with colorful bell peppers and onions. Seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic, this recipe offers a flavorful, hearty start to your day or a delicious side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Fats
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or oil)
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and dice the russet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
- Melt butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat to create a flavorful base for the potatoes.
- Cook potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until potatoes begin to brown and soften.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers, diced onion, and minced garlic. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Continue cooking: Cook the mixture for an additional 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender and the vegetables have softened.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley as a garnish before serving to add a fresh note.
Notes
- For crispier potatoes, cook in batches and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even browning.
- Potatoes O’Brien pairs perfectly with eggs for breakfast or as a hearty side dish for steak or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
