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Best Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

These crispy, golden breakfast potatoes are the ultimate side dish for any weekend morning.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026
Best Skillet Breakfast Potatoes
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

There is something so comforting about waking up to the smell of potatoes frying in a pan. These skillet potatoes are a staple in my kitchen because they get perfectly crunchy on the outside while staying soft and fluffy on the inside.

My secret to getting them just right is to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Give the potatoes plenty of room to brown, and you will have a breakfast that everyone asks for again and again.

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes, cut into half inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash the potatoes and cut them into small, even cubes.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil and butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the potato cubes in a single layer and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes without stirring, which helps them develop a nice crust.

  4. 4

    Stir in the diced onion and continue cooking for another 8 to 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender and golden brown.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the potatoes and toss well to coat.

  6. 6

    Remove from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.

💡 Tips

These potatoes pair perfectly with fried eggs or crispy bacon. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them in a skillet to bring back that signature crunch.

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