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Potatoes O'Brien For One

This single serving Potatoes O’Brien recipe features pan-fried potatoes with onions, bell peppers, and garlic, cooked until golden and crisp. It’s easy to make in one skillet and perfect for breakfast or as a side with any meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: , Vegetarian
Keyword: breakfast potatoes, o'brien potatoes, potatoes obrien, skillet hash browns, skillet hashbrowns, skillet potatoes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Yukon gold potato peeled and diced into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup chopped onions (about ½ small onion)
  • ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper (about ½ small bell pepper)
  • ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper (about ½ small bell pepper)
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning or substitute with salt and black pepper or your favorite seasoning blend.
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Once it sizzles, add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic to one side of the pan and the potatoes to the other.
  • Sprinkle with Creole seasoning (or your preferred seasoning). Stir the vegetables occasionally, but let the potatoes sit untouched for about 3 to 4 minutes so they can brown.
  • Once the potatoes are golden on one side, stir everything together and cook for a few more minutes until the potatoes are as browned as you like. Taste and add salt if needed.

Notes

  • Par-Cook the Potatoes: Boil the diced potatoes for a few minutes before pan-frying to keep the inside soft while the edges crisp up.
  • Cut Potatoes Evenly: Chop the potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Use a Hot Pan: Let the skillet get hot before adding the potatoes for a better sear.
  • Don’t Flip Too Soon: Let the potatoes sit undisturbed for a few minutes to develop a golden crust before tossing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

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