Description
Crispy Irish Bacon Potato Skillet is a hearty, savory breakfast or brunch dish featuring golden, crispy potatoes and smoky Irish bacon. Quick to make and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices Irish bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add chopped bacon and onion to the skillet. Cook until potatoes are crispy and bacon is cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
- Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, parboil potatoes for 5 minutes before adding to the skillet. Serve with fried eggs or sautéed greens for a complete breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Irish bacon and potatoes, breakfast skillet, St. Patrick's Day recipe, crispy potatoes