When I’m in the mood for a savory breakfast, a potato dish has to be on the plate. Even better if the potatoes are golden, crispy, and well-seasoned, making for the perfect forkful when combined with fried eggs.
Potatoes O’Brien are basically home fries with the addition of diced bell peppers and onions. You let the potatoes take their time to get nice and crispy in a skillet, then add the rest of the vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking so they caramelize a bit but still stay crisp-tender.
What Is Potatoes O’Brien?
It’s not completely clear where this dish originates from. Despite its Irish-sounding name, Potatoes O’Brien likely came to be in the United States in the early 1900s. Two possibilities are restaurants in Boston and New York named Jerome’s and Jacks, respectively. My favorite (probably apocryphal) tidbit I read in my research claimed that a chef nicknamed Beefstew O’Brien was responsible. What a name and what a legacy!
Potatoes O’Brien is such a versatile side dish—it can be served with just about any protein to make a satisfying meal. Steak and eggs with potatoes O’Brien is a hearty grand slam of a morning meal. For dinner, try the potatoes alongside roasted chicken or pork chops. At lunch, they pair well with a slice of frittata or quiche.
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Make It Your Own
I like to add some seasoned salt to my breakfast potatoes to give them a little color and added flavor. Widely available Lawry’s will do the job, or you can use a different seasoning blend if you like. Try swapping for garlic salt, lemon pepper, or even a Cajun or Creole seasoning blend for a kick of spice.
And of course, there should be hot sauce and ketchup at the table, so everyone can flavor their potatoes as they like.
Breakfast Potatoes
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