Potatoes O’Brien

Pan fried Potatoes o’brien make a great country breakfast. Serve these easy breakfast potatoes alongside sausage or bacon for a comforting start to the day. 

We often make roasted red potatoes or crispy potatoes in the oven for dinner, but when it is breakfast time, we turn to the cast iron skillet and allow it to work its magic for us.

Anytime I ask for weekend breakfast or breakfast for dinner ideas, potatoes ALWAYS are thrown out as a top choice. I love that this potatoes o’brien recipe can be a basic side dish for just about any meal…but they are especially filling for breakfast or brunch.

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What potatoes are best for Potatoes O’Brien?

Red potatoes are a great choice for o’brien potatoes and other pan-fried potato recipes. They are a waxy potato that hold their shape well when fried. Russet potaotes and Yukon Gold potatoes are ok to use, but they may fall apart slightly during cooking.

Read about the best potatoes for your recipe in this article.

How to Make Potatoes O’Brien in 4 Steps

Here’s how we make the best potatoes o’brien:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter and warm oil. 
• Add in potatoes, onions, and peppers. Sauté for 4 minutes. 

3. Stir in chicken broth, parsley, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. 
4. Remove lid after 10 minutes. Stir and continue cooking a few minutes or until liquid absorbs and the potatoes are tender.

Make it a meal.

If you’re thinking of having fried potatoes o’brien, here are some ideas of what to serve with potatoes at breakfast:

• Bacon
• Sausage Gravy. One of my favorite breakfasts is sausage gravy served over potatoes!
• Buttermilk Biscuits
• Grandma’s White Bread or keep the potato theme and make potato rolls
• Easy Fruit Salad
• Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
• In a breakfast bowl topped with a fried egg or scrambled eggs
• Vegetable Frittata
• Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches. Yes, cookies are ok for breakfast! 😘

Potatoes O’Brien

4.58 from 7 votes

Pan fried Potatoes O'Brien make a great country breakfast. Serve these easy breakfast potatoes alongside sausage or bacon for a comforting start to the day. 

Servings 2

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

 

• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 large red potatoes (chopped into 1-inch cubes, about 3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons white onions diced
• 2 tablespoons red peppers diced
• 2 tablespoons green peppers diced
• 3 tablespoons chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley snipped
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter and warm oil. 3 tablespoons salted butter, 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Add in potatoes, onions, and peppers. Sauté for 4 minutes. 2 large red potatoes, 2 tablespoons white onions, 2 tablespoons red peppers, 2 tablespoons green peppers
• Stir in chicken broth, parsley, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. 3 tablespoons chicken broth, 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, Salt and black pepper to taste
• Remove lid after 10 minutes. Stir and continue cooking a few minutes or until liquid absorbs and the potatoes are tender.

Notes

• Looking for other flavors to add? Try garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or even more veggies such as broccoli or zucchini.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They are great reheated in a skillet or in the air fryer.

The calories shown are based on this recipe serving 2 people. For smaller servings (and therefore less calories), it will serve 3 people. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Author Julie Clark

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Calories 327

Keyword easy breakfast potatoes, pan fried potatoes, potatoes with peppers

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