Description

Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes is a flavorful and hearty skillet-cooked breakfast dish featuring crispy Yukon Gold potatoes, savory bacon, aromatic garlic, and a touch of sweet maple syrup. Finished with fresh parsley and a sunny side up egg, this recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors for a satisfying morning meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes and Seasonings

3 Yukon Gold Potatoes
To taste Salt
To taste Ground Black Pepper
To taste Old Bay® Seasoning
To taste Fresh Parsley

Cooking Fats and Flavorings

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic
1 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup

Proteins

2 pieces Bacon
1 Egg

Instructions

Prep the Bacon: Freeze the bacon for easier chopping later on. This step makes handling the bacon less messy and ensures even pieces.
Prep the Potatoes: Wash the Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly and cut them into square pieces. To prevent them from browning, place the cut potatoes in a bowl of water until ready to cook.
Heat the Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Tilt the skillet to spread the oil evenly across the surface to prevent sticking and promote browning.
Cook Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and add them to the hot skillet. Season with salt, ground black pepper, and Old Bay® seasoning to taste. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are evenly browned and crispy on the outside.
Add Bacon: Chop the frozen bacon into small pieces and add it to the skillet with the potatoes. The bacon will render its fat, which will help cook the potatoes further. Toss everything together to combine well.
Incorporate Garlic and Herbs: Once the bacon is cooked through, add the minced garlic and toss. Let the garlic cook until fragrant, about one minute. Adjust seasoning if needed. Add fresh parsley for brightness and toss to combine.
Finish with Maple Syrup: Just before serving, drizzle 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup over the potatoes. Toss and cook for another minute to let the syrup caramelize and glaze the potatoes.
Serve with Egg: Fry 1 egg sunny side up and serve it on top or alongside the potatoes in a warm bowl. Enjoy your flavorful Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes!

Notes

Freezing the bacon makes it easier to chop into uniform pieces.
Soaking cut potatoes in water prevents oxidation and browning before cooking.
Old Bay® seasoning adds a unique blend of spices that complements the savory potatoes and bacon.
The maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness that balances the saltiness and richness of the dish.
Use a non-stick or well-seasoned skillet to prevent sticking while cooking potatoes.
Adjust cooking heat as needed to avoid burning garlic and to achieve perfectly crispy potatoes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: breakfast potatoes, skillet potatoes, bacon and potatoes, maple syrup potatoes, savory breakfast, easy breakfast recipe, Yukon Gold potatoes