Description
Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes is a savory and sweet skillet dish featuring crispy Yukon Gold potatoes, smoky bacon, fragrant garlic, and a hint of pure maple syrup for a perfect caramelized finish. Topped with a sunny-side-up egg and fresh parsley, this hearty breakfast combines bold flavors and satisfying textures in a quick and easy stovetop recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 3 Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Old Bay® Seasoning, to taste
- Fresh Parsley, to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 pieces Bacon
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Freeze the Bacon: Freeze the 2 pieces of bacon first; this makes it easier to chop when you’re ready to cook.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into square pieces. To prevent browning, place the cut potatoes in a bowl of water until needed.
- Heat the Oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, tilting the skillet to spread the oil evenly.
- 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 browned and cooked through.
- Add Bacon: Chop up the frozen bacon and add it to the skillet with the potatoes. The bacon will render fat that helps cook and flavor the potatoes. Toss everything together well.
- Add Garlic and Parsley: Once the bacon is cooked, add the minced garlic to the pan and toss. Adjust heat as needed. Cook the garlic until fragrant, about one minute, then add fresh parsley and toss again.
- Caramelize with Maple Syrup: Just before serving, drizzle 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup over the potatoes and toss. Let it cook for another minute to allow the syrup to caramelize the potatoes.
- Fry the Egg and Serve: In a separate pan, fry 1 egg sunny side up. Serve the caramelized breakfast potatoes in a warm bowl topped with the egg, and enjoy!
Notes
- Freezing bacon makes chopping easier and safer.
- Soaking potatoes in water prevents oxidation and keeps them fresh.
- Old Bay® seasoning adds a unique blend of spices that balance the dish.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
- Maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to complement the savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: breakfast potatoes, skillet potatoes, bacon breakfast, maple syrup breakfast, savory breakfast recipe, Yukon Gold potatoes
