Description
Bangin Breakfast Potatoes are crispy, sweet, and totally addictive skillet-cooked potatoes with bacon, garlic, and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, they combine golden potatoes with flavorful bacon and a hint of sweetness for a deliciously satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 slices bacon slices (freeze 30 min for easier cutting)
Vegetables
- 3 medium golden potatoes, washed and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- Parsley or chives, fresh (optional garnish)
Oils & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- Salt, pepper & Old Bay seasoning to taste
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the bacon: Freeze bacon slices for 30 minutes to make slicing easier, then cut into bite-sized pieces using kitchen shears.
- Prep the potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes. Dice them into ½-inch cubes and soak in cold water to prevent browning and remove excess starch.
- Cook the potatoes: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the potatoes and add them to the hot oil. Season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often until golden.
- Add bacon: Add the bite-sized bacon pieces to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the potatoes are nicely browned.
- Garlic addition: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to let it burn.
- Maple syrup glaze: Drizzle the maple syrup over the potatoes and bacon, toss to coat everything evenly, and cook for another minute to let the syrup caramelize.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired, and serve hot alongside eggs, pancakes, or other brunch mains.
Notes
- Freezing the bacon before cutting makes slicing easier and helps achieve bite-sized pieces quickly.
- Soaking potatoes in cold water prevents them from browning and helps remove excess starch for a crispier texture.
- Old Bay seasoning adds a subtle, slightly spicy flavor that complements the potatoes and bacon beautifully.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic; add it towards the end of cooking for best flavor.
- Maple syrup caramelizes quickly, so keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
