Start your day with Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Bacon! Crispy potatoes, smoky bacon, and sweet bell peppers come together in one skillet for a hearty and flavorful breakfast. Perfect as a side dish or the star of your morning spread—this is comfort food at its best!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Full of Flavor: Smoky bacon, crispy potatoes, and sweet peppers create the ultimate breakfast combination.
- Versatile and Satisfying: Perfect as a side dish or a hearty main to start your day off right.
- One-Skillet Wonder: Breakfast Potatoes are easy to make with minimal cleanup for busy mornings.
🥘 Ingredients
- Golden potatoes: Soft and creamy, they’re the perfect base for hearty breakfast potatoes.
- Red potatoes: Add a slightly firmer texture and beautiful color to the mix.
- Red bell pepper: Brings a sweet crunch and a pop of vibrant red.
- Orange bell pepper: Adds a bright, sunny sweetness to balance the flavors.
- Olive oil: Helps everything roast to crispy, golden perfection.
- Bacon: Smoky, salty goodness that makes everything better!
- Garlic cloves, minced: Adds a bold, savory kick that ties all the flavors together.
- Pure maple syrup: A touch of sweetness to balance the salty and smoky notes.
- Kosher salt: Enhances all the natural flavors beautifully.
- Crushed black pepper: Brings a little bite to keep things interesting.
- Old Bay spice: Adds a warm, zesty flavor that makes these potatoes unforgettable.
- Parsley for garnish: Fresh and bright, it makes the dish look and taste extra special.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes: Mix in shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of cooking for a creamy, melty finish.
- Spicy Breakfast Potatoes: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to breakfast potatoes for an extra kick.
- Sweet and Savory Potatoes: Use a mix of golden potatoes and sweet potatoes for added flavor depth and variety.
- Bacon: Omit bacon and substitute with smoked tofu or vegan sausage.
- Olive Oil: Replace with avocado oil, which has a higher smoke point, or melted butter for extra richness.
- Pure Maple Syrup: Replace with honey or agave syrup for sweetness. You can use brown sugar mixed with a bit of water for a similar glaze effect.
🔪How To Make Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Bacon
Step One: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place bacon strips on it. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crispy. Let cool, then chop.
Step Two: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, then toss in the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and Old Bay spice, and mix well.
Step Three: Add bell peppers to the pan. Cook for 10 minutes or until soft. Stir in the chopped bacon.
Step Four: Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Crispy Potato Hack: Soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Spice It Up: Sprinkle smoked paprika or chili flakes for added heat.
- Zesty Twist: Add a splash of lemon juice for a fresh flavor boost.
- Cheesy Upgrade: Mix in shredded cheese while hot for a melty finish.
💭 FAQs
You can peel or leave the skin on. Leaving the skin on adds extra texture and nutrients.
Dry the potatoes thoroughly before cooking, and avoid overcrowding the pan to allow even browning.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes to restore crispiness.
Store leftover breakfast potatoes in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or oven to retain crispiness. To freeze place in a container for up to 3 months.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Here are some great ways to serve breakfast potatoes:
- Breakfast Bowls: Layer the breakfast potatoes with greens, eggs, and cheese for a customizable breakfast bowl.
- Serve As a Side Dish: Serve with Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets, Air Fryer Steak Bites, or sausages for a hearty dinner.
- With Eggs: Pair breakfast potatoes with scrambled , poached, or fried eggs for a classic breakfast plate.
- Bread: Offer warm, Crusty White Bread to soak up the seasoning and flavors.
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Breakfast Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 Golden Potatoes Medium
- 3 Red Potatoes Medium
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 Pieces Bacon
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 teaspoon Black Pepper Crushed
- 2 tablespoon Old Bay Spice
- Parsley For Garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place bacon strips on it. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crispy. Let cool, then chop.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, then toss in the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and Old Bay spice, and mix well.
- Add bell peppers to the pan. Cook for 10 minutes or until soft. Stir in the chopped bacon.
- Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
