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Breakfast Potato Skillet with Smoky Crust
American
Vegan
Breakfast
Easy

Breakfast Potato Skillet with Smoky Crust

Parboiled potato cubes slow-fried in a cast iron skillet until every face is deeply caramelised and crackling — a vegan breakfast that proves one ingredient can be profoundly satisfying. All char, no fuss, nothing else needed.

35 min total Base: 2 servings 225 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings2 servings
1Base: 2 servings16
Fixed ingredients: potatoes — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.
potatoes
500 g(fixed)
cooking oil
2 tbsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp

Instructions

1

Dice potatoes into 1.5 cm cubes — no need to peel.

2

Parboil in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and spread on a towel to steam-dry completely.

3

Heat oil in a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

4

Add potatoes in a single layer — do not stir for 5–6 minutes; let a full crust form on the bottom.

5

Season with salt and pepper, toss, and let another face crust for 4–5 minutes.

6

Repeat tossing every few minutes until all sides are golden and crispy, about 12–15 minutes total.

7

Serve hot directly from the skillet.

💡 Chef's Tip

Toss in half a teaspoon of smoked paprika at the seasoning step — it adds a bacon-like depth that makes this feel like a full cooked breakfast.

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