Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions

Potatoes, red and green bell peppers, and yellow onions are combined in a colorful and flavorful skillet that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Breakfast Potatoes Skillet

I love having potatoes with breakfast in the morning. Well, technically, I would enjoy having potatoes with most of my meals. Potatoes, peppers, and onions add up to a terrific meal that comes together quickly any time of day.

By taking the time to prep them in advance, I simply heat as many as we need when we are ready to eat them. These potatoes are great as a dinner side dish, as a simple lunch, or tossed into scrambled eggs for a hearty breakfast.

Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions

I get why some people don’t like to pre-chop their potatoes because they discolor and turn brown. For breakfast potatoes, I typically dice them the night before and store them in the refrigerator submerged in water.

Wondering how to make crispy breakfast potatoes? In the morning, drain the water and pat the diced potatoes dry. Drying the potatoes well is the key to getting the best crispy potato edges.

The peppers and onions can be chopped and stored in containers or in simple zip-close bags until you’re ready to cook them.

Potatoes with Peppers and Onions

You’ll need just a few ingredients to make this recipe.

• olive oil
• yellow onion
• potatoes
• bell pepper
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper

How to Make Breakfast Potatoes

To make these breakfast potatoes, you’ll start by heating olive oil in a large skillet. Confession time, I have been known to use a tablespoon or two of bacon drippings instead of olive oil. It is as amazing as you think.

When the oil is hot, add the onions and potatoes and season. Toss or stir them in the pan to coat the pieces with oil and seasoning. Spread into a single layer, add a few tablespoons of water, and cover to cook. Stir every few minutes.

The cooking time will depend on the size of your potatoes. It will take about ten minutes if they are about 12 inches in size. Then add your peppers and sautee for another 5–10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

I like to top the skillet potatoes with peppers and onions with an egg or alongside sausage links. Or add some chopped ham or corned beef and make it a meal entirely on its own. So many ideas, it is easy to see why we make them often.

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{originally published 8/10/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 1/5/23}