Description

This recipe for Breakfast Potatoes combines golden and red potatoes with vibrant bell peppers and crispy bacon, all seasoned perfectly with garlic, Old Bay spice, and a touch of maple syrup for a sweet and savory start to your day. Garnished with fresh parsley, these potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor, making them a delicious and hearty breakfast side dish.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

3 medium golden potatoes, diced
3 medium red potatoes, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Parsley for garnish

Meat

4 pieces bacon

Seasonings & Oils

2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if needed)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons crushed black pepper
2 tablespoons Old Bay spice
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

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Instructions

Prepare the potatoes: Wash and dice the golden and red potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry to remove excess moisture for better crispiness during cooking.
Cook the bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Once done, remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet for cooking the potatoes.
Sauté the potatoes: Add olive oil to the skillet with bacon fat if needed. Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until they start to become golden and crispy.
Add peppers and garlic: Add the chopped red and orange bell peppers and minced garlic to the skillet. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the peppers are tender and potatoes are cooked through.
Season the mixture: Sprinkle the kosher salt, crushed black pepper, and Old Bay spice evenly over the potatoes and peppers. Stir well to coat all ingredients with the spices.
Add maple syrup: Drizzle the pure maple syrup over the mixture and stir quickly to blend the sweet flavor with the savory spices.
Crumble bacon and combine: Crumble the cooked bacon pieces and stir them into the potato mixture. Cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.
Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot as a delicious breakfast side or main dish.

Notes

If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the maple syrup amount or omit it entirely.
You can substitute bacon with turkey bacon or a plant-based alternative to make this recipe lighter or vegetarian.
Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and achieve the best crispiness.
Feel free to add onions or other vegetables like mushrooms for additional flavor and texture.
This dish reheats well and can be made ahead for busy mornings.