Betty's Breakfast Recipe

prepare potatoes

Peel (optional) and cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch dice. Rinse under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch, then pat dry with a towel.

par-cook potatoes

Place diced potatoes in a pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to a simmer and cook 6–8 minutes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain thoroughly and spread on a towel to dry for 5 minutes.

pan-fry

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and butter; when shimmering, add par-cooked potatoes in a single layer. Let cook undisturbed 4–5 minutes to develop a brown crust, then stir in diced onion and bell pepper. Continue to cook, stirring every 2–3 minutes, until potatoes are golden and edges are crisp, about 8–10 minutes total.

season

Season with salt, black pepper and paprika in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in chopped parsley off the heat.

chicken maple sausage

If using chicken maple sausage, heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C) about 8–10 minutes. If sausages are pre-cooked, cook 4–6 minutes until heated and browned.

bacon (optional)

If using bacon instead, lay strips in a cold skillet, then turn heat to medium and cook until crisp, turning as needed, 8–12 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Use whichever protein you prefer.

toast bread

Toast the bread in a toaster or in a skillet over medium heat until golden, about 2–3 minutes per side in a skillet. Spread butter on the hot toast and keep warm.

cook eggs your way — sunny-side up / over-easy / over-hard / scrambled

Use a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add butter or oil. For sunny-side up: crack eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, cook gently until whites are set and yolks still runny, about 2–3 minutes. For over-easy/over-hard: cook until whites set, carefully flip and cook 10–30 seconds for over-easy (runny yolk) or 1–2 minutes for over-hard (firm yolk). For scrambled: beat eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, pour into skillet, stir slowly until softly set, about 2–3 minutes.

Divide the home fries onto plates. Add toast on the side. Place the cooked sausages or bacon beside the potatoes and toast. Top with two eggs cooked to your preferred style. Garnish home fries with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.