Here’s a classic potato hash—crispy, hearty, and super flexible 🥔🔥
Classic Potato Hash
Ingredients
- 2–3 cups potatoes, diced (russet or Yukon gold)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- Salt & black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika or garlic powder
- Optional add-ins: bacon, sausage, ham, leftover chicken
- Optional topping: fried or poached eggs
Instructions
- Parboil potatoes in salted water 5–7 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
- Heat oil/butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add potatoes in a single layer. Don’t stir for 3–4 minutes (let them crisp).
- Add onion and peppers. Stir and cook until golden and crispy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Add any cooked meat and heat through.
- Serve hot, topped with eggs if desired.
Tips for Extra Crispiness
- Dry potatoes well after boiling
- Use a cast-iron skillet
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
- Finish with a knob of butter
Variations
- Breakfast hash: Add sausage + eggs
- Cheesy hash: Sprinkle cheddar at the end
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or hot sauce
- Sweet potato hash: Swap in sweet potatoes
Want a one-pan breakfast, oven-baked hash, or a restaurant-style crispy version? 😄
