Spicy Breakfast Home Fries Recipe

Kickstart your day with these crispy, spicy home fries! A perfect side for a hearty breakfast, this recipe uses a blend of warming spices to create a flavor explosion. Leftover pan drippings are ideal for cooking eggs – talk about a delicious breakfast upgrade! Customize the spice level to your liking. Bacon lovers? Swap olive oil for bacon drippings for an extra layer of smoky deliciousness.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 26 mins
Calories 235.9 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Spicy Breakfast Home Fries

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How to Make Spicy Breakfast Home Fries

  1. Chop 1 medium onion into small pieces and cube 2 pounds of potatoes into small (about 1/2-inch) cubes.
  2. Add the cubed potatoes to a large zip-top bag.
  3. Add 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon table salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste) to the bag.
  4. Seal the bag and shake well until the potatoes are evenly coated.
  5. Coat a medium-sized frying pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
  6. Add the chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes, until softened.
  7. Add the contents of the zip-top bag to the pan with the onions and garlic.
  8. Stir to combine, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  9. Remove the lid and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are crispy.
  10. Stir in 2 tablespoons of ketchup.
  11. Cover and cook for 1 minute more to heat through the ketchup.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

6g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Breakfast Home Fries?

Spicy Breakfast Home Fries takes about 41 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 26 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Breakfast Home Fries?

Spicy Breakfast Home Fries has approximately 235.9 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Breakfast Home Fries?

The key ingredients for Spicy Breakfast Home Fries are White Potatoes, Olive Oil, Marjoram, Oregano, Curry Powder, Table Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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