Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast delight with these Loaded Breakfast Potatoes, featuring crispy, golden cubes of potatoes topped with gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. Perfect for lazy weekends or a quick weekday treat, this dish transforms any meal into a flavorful feast that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Wash and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
- Add diced potatoes to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sauté for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Crumble the cooked bacon into the potatoes and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Cover for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg