Potatoes O’Brien

By peridot728

It's easy to make your own homemade Potatoes O'Brien, and must tastier than starting with frozen. Perfect for a big weekend breakfast!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 cups medium diced red bell pepper
• 1 1/2 cups medium diced green bell pepper
• 1 1/2 cups medium diced yellow onion
• 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat two tablespoons of butter and two tablespoons of oil over medium high heat.

Add both peppers and onion and cook ten minutes, stirring every few minutes.

Add potatoes, garlic, salt and pepper and cover. Lower heat to medium and cook ten more minutes, stirring every few minutes. Test potato doneness and cook longer if not fully cooked.

Remove lid, add remaining butter and oil and raise heat to high.
Cook for about two minutes until the mixture is crispy.

Add more salt and pepper to season if desired. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time:50 mins