Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

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Make Ahead Breakfast Potatoes

However, as much as I love having roasted and pan-fried potatoes with our eggs for breakfast, it’s unlikely that I’m going to be willing to spend time chopping and roasting them most mornings.

Instead, I throw a tray of these in the oven at other times during the day when I might already have the oven on. They take about 45 minutes to roast, but when the oven is already on, it doesn’t seem like much effort at all.

Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

When I’m ready to use these potatoes, I simply put the amount that I need in a skillet over medium heat to warm them and let them get just a bit crispy again before serving.

And if I’m in a serious hurry, they reheat nicely in the microwave too.

Mix the flavors up each time you make them. Add whichever seasonings you like to your next batch of potatoes. Seasoning mixes, thyme, rosemary, garlic, or pretty much anything will work here.

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Oven Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

  • Yellow or red potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Seasonings (e.g. thyme, rosemary, garlic, cayenne pepper)
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How To Make Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Scrub and rinse the potatoes before slicing them into slightly smaller than bite-size pieces (about ½-inch).

Place them on a large baking sheet and drizzle a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over them; you can toss the potatoes with your hands to thoroughly coat the pieces.

Make sure the potatoes are spread across the baking sheet, or they may not cook evenly.

Sheet pan and spatula with potatoes

Roast for 40-45 minutes, stirring once after 20 minutes. After 40 minutes, check them again and stir as needed. Let the potatoes soften and start to crisp before removing them from the oven.

Finally, let the potatoes cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

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crispy browned roasted potatoes in bowl

Make Ahead Breakfast Potatoes

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Crispy breakfast potatoes, roasted to perfect crispiness with fluffy centers and plenty of seasoning, are key players in many of our favorite breakfast recipes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients 

  • 6 medium size yellow or red potatoes about 2-2½ pounds worth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub and rinse the potatoes. Cut them into slightly smaller than bite-size pieces, about ½-inch. Place them on a large baking sheet and drizzle a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over them. Toss with your hands to thoroughly coat the pieces. Spread them across the baking sheet.
  • Roast for 40-45 minutes, stirring once after 20 minutes. Check them again around 40 minutes and stir or turn as needed. Let them get soft and then a bit crispy before removing them from the oven.
  • Serve hot or allow the potatoes cool completely and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Notes

When ready to use the cooked potatoes, place the amount needed in a skillet over medium heat to warm. Allow the potatoes to get just a bit crispy before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal · Carbohydrates: 27g · Protein: 3g · Fat: 5g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Sodium: 397mg · Potassium: 639mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 1g · Vitamin A: 4IU · Vitamin C: 30mg · Calcium: 19mg · Iron: 1mg
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{originally published 10/20/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 7/19/23}

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Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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  1. Joanne says

    I really need to start just throwing veggies in the oven more often so that I'll have them for later when I want them. These look perfectly crisp!

  2. The Slow Roasted Italian says

    These sound wonderful. I was eying my potatoes until I realized I am hungry now… 45 minutes is a lifetime in the morning. I think I will take your suggestion and cook them when I already have the stove on and have them tomorrow. ; )

  3. Anna says

    I should have thought of this before…This is really cool. It is a very easy recipe made from our household favorite — potatoes! This will be a breakfast, lunch and dinner staple!

  4. April says

    This is definitely one of those breakfast staples we all love but man alive on a school day when we have to be out the door early, I dont want to spend 15-20 minutes cutting potatoes and 45+ minutes baking them. I wish they could cook faster! LOL I know good things are worth waiting for but they’re also one of those things that just aren’t as good reheated so havign them fresh is SO worth it!5 stars

    • Mary Younkin says

      Hi, April! My husband’s making making breakfast burritos for the boys for years now. Normally he and I prep ingredients like potatoes in advance and then refrigerate/freeze them to use throughout the week. I agree, though; the potatoes are better fresh.