Potatoes O’Brien

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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. 

breakfast potatoes in a skillet with a wooden spoon

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.

Love potatoes? Find our best potato recipes here.

What are Potatoes O’Brien?

Potatoes O’Brien is an old fashioned potatoes recipe. They are pan fried potatoes that also have onions, green bell peppers and red bell peppers. They are served hot alongside just about any other breakfast food, such as turkey sausage, egg soufflé or a stack of griddle cakes.

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.

Can I use frozen potatoes ?

Yes! If you don’t have the time to dice potatoes, buy frozen cubed potatoes. There’s no need to defrost the potatoes. Just heat the oil and butter in the skillet and add the frozen cubes.

potatoes and peppers diced up on a cutting board

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. 
red potatoes, peppers and onions in a cast iron skillet
  1. Stir in chicken broth, parsley, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. 
  2. Remove lid after 10 minutes. Stir and continue cooking a few minutes or until liquid absorbs and the potatoes are tender.

A NOTE ABOUT THE COOKING TIME

The exact amount of time it will take the potatoes to cook will depend on how big you’ve chopped the potatoes. We cut ours in around 11″ cubes. This allows them to cook rather quickly.

Covering the pot also helps the potatoes to cook more quickly than if you leave the pan uncovered.

two bowls of potatoes, one with an egg on top
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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:

closeup of breakfast potatoes o'brien in a skillet
closeup of breakfast potatoes o'brien in a skillet

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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 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
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Calories 327
Keyword easy breakfast potatoes, pan fried potatoes, potatoes with peppers
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I'm Julie Clark, CEO and recipe developer of Tastes of Lizzy T. With my B.A. in Education and over 30 years of cooking and baking, I want to teach YOU the best of our family recipes.

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Amber
2 years ago

5 stars
This recipe as AMAZING. I truly have never had any better! Thank you for sharing!

Michael de Leon
4 years ago

How do you make beef caldo, what spice’s and seasoning do I use, and why doesn’t my Spanish rice taste like restaurant rice

Saroj
4 years ago

Thank u for the mouth watering recipes u send me I tried many of the recipes and I must say I enjoy every one wishing u lovely merry Christmas and a blessed new year 2020 🙏🙏