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Breakfast Potatoes

⏱ ~80 min (est.)MediumBreakfastCanadian
Breakfast Potatoes

If you've got potatoes, bacon and maple syrup, you're most of the way to this Canadian breakfast: about 80 minutes of cooking across 10 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 10 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At medium difficulty across 10 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.

What you'll need

Servings4

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Pantry staples (you likely have these)

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How to make it

  1. Before you do anything, freeze your bacon slices that way when you're ready to prep, it'll be so much easier to chop!
  2. Wash the potatoes and cut medium dice into square pieces. To prevent any browning, place the already cut potatoes in a bowl filled with water.
  3. In the meantime, heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Tilt the skillet so the oil spreads evenly.
  4. Once the oil is hot, drain the potatoes and add to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay as needed.
  5. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring the potatoes often, until brown. If needed, add a tablespoon more of oil.
  6. Chop up the bacon and add to the potatoes. The bacon will start to render and the fat will begin to further cook the potatoes. Toss it up a bit! The bacon will take 5-6 minutes to crisp.
  7. Once the bacon is cooked, reduce the heat to medium-low, add the minced garlic and toss. Season once more. Add dried or fresh parsley. Control heat as needed.
  8. Let the garlic cook until fragrant, about one minute.
  9. Just before serving, drizzle over the maple syrup and toss. Let that cook another minute, giving the potatoes a caramelized effect.
  10. Serve in a warm bowl with a sunny side up egg!

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Large pot

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Tips & common questions

How long does Breakfast Potatoes take to make?

About 80 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 10 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.

Recipe data for Breakfast Potatoes via TheMealDB (open database). ▶ Video. Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.