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Easy cheesy breakfast potatoes recipe with crispy potatoes, melted cheddar, and fresh parsley

Easy Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes Recipe

Crispy breakfast potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese and savory seasonings for an easy and comforting homemade breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Breakfast Potatoes
  • 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes diced into small cubes
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup cooked bacon chopped
  • ½ cup diced ham
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Method
 

  1. Wash and dice the potatoes into small, evenly sized cubes. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the potatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden and tender.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, taking care not to burn it.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the potatoes.
  6. Cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
  8. Serve warm with eggs, bacon, sausage, avocado, fresh fruit, or other favorite breakfast sides.

Notes

  • Pat the potatoes dry before cooking to encourage better browning.
  • Cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Avoid overcrowding the skillet because this can cause the potatoes to steam instead of crisp.
  • Let the potatoes cook undisturbed for a few minutes at a time to develop golden edges.
  • Add garlic near the end of cooking so it does not burn.