Looking for a hearty and satisfying way to start your day? These loaded breakfast potatoes are the perfect choice. Packed with crispy russet potatoes, smoky bacon, melty cheese, and fresh toppings like avocado and green onion, this easy cast iron skillet breakfast comes together in under an hour and serves a crowd. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or feeding a hungry brunch table, this savory breakfast recipe delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
How to Make Loaded Cast Iron Breakfast Potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 11
Ingredients
- 3 lbs russet potatoes
- 2 green onions
- 3 oz (2-3 slices) thick cut bacon
- 1 tsp Cornhusker Kitchen Duck Fat Cooking Spray (or any cooking oil)
- 2 tbsp Misty’s Steakhouse Seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or colby jack)
- ¼ cup Bear & Burton’s Verde Breakfast Sauce Too
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- ¼ cup sour cream
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Instructions
1. Wash, peel, and dice potatoes into ½ inch pieces. Place diced potatoes in a bowl of cold water to release starch.
2. Wash and chop green onions.
3. Dice bacon into small pieces.
4. Spray Cornhusker Kitchen Duck Fat on a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
5. Add diced bacon to preheated skillet and fry until crispy, about 5 minutes.
6. Once done, remove bacon from the pan. Set aside.
7. Add potatoes to skillet. Let the potatoes cook for 5 minutes undisturbed, then stir.
8. Add Misty’s Steakhouse Seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder to the potatoes. Stir to combine.
9. Cook until potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft inside, about 20 minutes.
10. Once done, distribute potatoes in an even layer on the skillet. Sprinkle cheese on top and let melt.
11. Drizzle Bear & Burton’s Verde Breakfast Sauce Too on top of potatoes.
12. Add sliced avocados, sour cream, and green onions. Enjoy!
Tips & Ways to Customize This Recipe
- Switch up the protein: Try breakfast sausage, diced ham, chorizo, or leftover smoked meats like brisket or pulled pork.
- Add more veggies: Mix in bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, jalapeños, or spinach for added flavor and color.
- Change the cheese: Use cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, gouda, or whatever your family loves!
- Make it spicy: Add hot sauce, a dash of cayenne, or use a spicy seasoning blend for an extra kick.
- Try different seasonings: Sub in fajita seasoning, Cajun blend, or your favorite house mix for a flavor twist.
- Customize your toppings: Think fresh salsa, chopped chives, cilantro, or even a fried egg.
- Turn it into a baked potato bar: Cook the potatoes and let everyone build their own bowl with their favorite toppings. It’s a fun, interactive breakfast the whole family will enjoy!
In Conclusion
These crispy cast iron breakfast potatoes are the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table. Whether you're serving them for a weekend brunch or a cozy family breakfast, the hearty flavors and fun toppings make this recipe a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike. It’s easy to customize, quick to clean up, and guaranteed to become a family favorite. Make it once, and it just might earn a permanent spot in your breakfast rotation!