Some mornings, a simple and filling breakfast is all you need. These skillet breakfast potatoes are made from scratch using raw potatoes and basic pantry ingredients. There is no packaged seasoning and no shortcuts just real food cooked at home. This is a classic American breakfast side that works well for everyday mornings.
Skillet Breakfast Potatoes From Scratch
Skillet breakfast potatoes are easy to make and always satisfying. Cooking them from raw ingredients gives you full control over the ingredients and flavor. I prefer this method because it keeps things simple and reliable. Using a skillet helps the potatoes cook evenly and develop a light golden crust. The inside stays soft while the outside becomes slightly crisp. This balance is what makes skillet potatoes a breakfast favorite..
Ingredients Using Raw Potatoes
This recipe starts with raw potatoes instead of frozen or pre-cooked ones. Russet or Yukon gold potatoes are commonly used and easy to find in most U.S. grocery stores. Along with the potatoes, you only need a small amount of oil, salt and black pepper. If you like, you can also add onions or bell peppers, but they are optional. Keeping the ingredients simple helps the natural potato flavor stand out. Fresh vegetables are used in many home-cooked meals. According to the USDA vegetables play a key role in everyday American cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 medium raw potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ small onion, chopped (optional)
- ½ bell pepper, chopped (optional)
Cooking Method
First, wash the potatoes and cut them into small, even pieces. This helps them cook at the same speed. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the potatoes in a single layer. Let the potatoes cook without stirring too often. This allows them to brown properly. After a few minutes, gently stir and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender and lightly crisp. Season with salt and pepper near the end of cooking. Avoid packaged seasoning so the flavor stays clean and balanced.
Tips for Crisp Potatoes
For best results, do not overcrowd the skillet. Cooking in a single layer helps the potatoes brown instead of steaming. Using a heavy skillet also improves texture. Allow the potatoes to rest in the pan for a short time before stirring. This small step helps create a crisp surface without burning.
Serving Suggestions
These breakfast potatoes pair well with eggs, toast or other morning dishes. They can also be used later in the day as a simple side. For lunch, they work nicely alongside a chicken rice bowl. For dinner, this skillet-style cooking method pairs well with garlic herb chicken thighs for a complete and comforting meal. These skillet breakfast potatoes from scratch are simple, dependable and easy to prepare. They use basic ingredients and fit well into everyday home cooking.
At Krivia Recipes, the focus is on straightforward food made from Raw Ingredients and this recipe is a good example of that approach.
