Shortcut O Brien Potatoes
Transform your breakfast or dinner table with these Shortcut O’Brien Potatoes, a quick and flavorful twist on a comfort-food classic. This recipe uses convenient frozen diced hash brown potatoes, saving you precious prep time, while still delivering that irresistible crispy texture. Tossed with vibrant red and green bell peppers and sweet yellow onion, and seasoned with smoky paprika and garlic powder, this dish is bursting with color and bold flavor. Perfectly pan-fried in a mix of olive oil and buttery richness, these potatoes cook up golden brown and delicious in just 20 minutes. Whether served as a hearty breakfast side or paired with your favorite main course, these Shortcut O’Brien Potatoes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Frozen diced hash brown potatoes
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 Yellow onion
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
1. Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion into small, even pieces and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter, letting the butter melt completely.
3. Once the skillet is hot, add the frozen diced hash brown potatoes in an even layer. Cook for 5 minutes without stirring to allow the bottoms to crisp.
4. Stir the potatoes, then add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
5. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices among the potatoes and vegetables.
6. Continue cooking for 5-7 more minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat and taste to adjust seasoning, if needed.
8. Serve the Shortcut O'Brien Potatoes hot as a breakfast side or alongside your favorite main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.0 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2458 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1844 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
