Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes with Crispy Bacon are a delicious addition to the breakfast menu and are loaded with cheese and one of the most amazing foods, Applewood bacon.
This delicious breakfast recipe is so hearty and delicious, it will satisfy everyone in the family. I love potatoes for breakfast, and being a mom of a full house, I learned early on that you can really stretch your budget and your food by making potatoes with tons of delicious ingredients mixed into them. I routinely made this recipe on the weekends because it was absolutely delicious and so substantial, no one complained about being hungry, even when it was time for lunch! Also, I loved making a double or triple batch of this recipe to carry the family through to around Tuesday (if the kids’ friends didn’t eat it all after school)!
Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes with Crispy Bacon
This delicious breakfast starts out with diced potatoes cooked until they’re just browned. Then, I add diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic, cooking the potatoes until they’re nice and crispy. Finally, I mix it all up with melty cheese and crumbled crispy bacon for a savory, hearty start to the day that will satisfy everyone, even those family members that seem to be bottomless pits!
Why You’ll Love These Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes
- They’re always a breakfast favorite and deliciously seasoned.
- They’re full of cheese and crispy Applewood bacon.
- They are easy to make and everyone always loves them.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcook the potatoes in the beginning. You want them to be browned by the end of things, not burned.
- Cook the onions until translucent, not browned.
- To get the crispiest bacon, cook it over medium heat so it crisps without burning.
Variations
- Add eggs to make a scramble.
- Try adding diced jalapenos for an extra kick of flavor and heat.
- Use pepper jack or your favorite cheese.
- Chopped green onions are delicious in this recipe.
- Add mushrooms.
- Try adding breakfast sausage, too!
What to Serve with Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes
These delicious potatoes make the perfect side dish and addition to your next breakfast loaded with all your favorites like:
- Scrambled or fried eggs
- Sausage
- Biscuits and gravy
- Pancakes
- Waffles
Recipe FAQ
What kind of potatoes are best for breakfast potatoes?
Yukon Gold and russet potatoes are the best for pan frying as you would with breakfast potatoes. When diced, they get golden and crispy while maintaining their texture.
Why are my breakfast potatoes mushy?
If you overcrowd the pan or cover the potatoes while cooking them, they’ll steam rather than crisp and brown. This leads to mushy potatoes.
How do I keep my potatoes crispy?
Keep your potatoes in a single layer and don’t overcrowd the pan. In addition, never cover the potatoes when you cook them.
How long will leftover breakfast potatoes last in the fridge?
These breakfast potatoes will last for about 4 days in the refrigerator.
Does soaking potatoes make a difference?
Soaking potatoes removes excess starch, which helps keep the potatoes crispy while pan-frying them. Although not necessary, it can enhance the crispness of your potatoes.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Store these potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
To reheat breakfast potatoes, spread them evenly over a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees until heated through.
Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients, most of which are probably in your kitchen already. Anything you don’t have is readily available at your local grocery store. The actual measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Russet potatoes
- Green bell pepper
- Onion
- Cloves garlic
- Vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Applewood bacon
- Optional: sour cream for topping
How to Make Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes with Crispy Bacon
Making this recipe is incredibly easy. It’s a basic recipe that even beginners will have no trouble with.
Step 1: Cook the Potatoes
Cook the potatoes in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat until they just start to brown. Then, add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic; salt and pepper to taste; and cook until the onions are translucent and the potatoes are brown and crispy.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon
While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon over medium heat to your desired crispness. Place the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels to cool, then crumble. Set aside.
Step 3: Finish the Potatoes
When the potatoes are finished cooking, turn off the heat and sprinkle shredded cheese over them while still in the pan. Add the bacon crumbles and spoon onto a plate. Top with sour cream and enjoy!
Try These Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes with Crispy Bacon Today
These cheesy breakfast potatoes with crispy bacon are so easy to make, and they’re absolutely delicious. Loaded with browned potatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cheese, and crispy bacon, it’s a hearty way to start the day that will leave even the biggest eaters feeling full and satisfied. Give this recipe a try, and I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again.
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Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes with Crispy Bacon
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes, peeled, diced into small pieces
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced small
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 tablespoon vegetable oil, might need more
- 1 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8-10 pieces Applewood bacon, crumbled into small pieces
- Optional: sour cream for topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add potatoes. Cook until potatoes just start to brown.
- Stir in onions, bell pepper and garlic.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Cook until onions are translucent and potatoes are brown and crispy.
- In the meantime while the potatoes are cooking, cook bacon to desired crispiness.
- When cooked, place bacon on a plate lined with paper towels. Once cooled, crumble bacon. Set aside.
- When potatoes are finished cooking, turn off heat and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the potatoes while they are still in the pan.
- Add bacon crumbles.
- Spoon onto plate and add sour cream. and green onions, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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This is going to be one of our breakfast for dinner meals. Can’t wait to give this a try!
Awesome Kim! Always love breakfast for dinner. Enjoy! Thanks for your comment. :)