POTATOES O'BRIEN

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This recipe for crisp, panfried potatoes with peppers and onions originated in the early 1900s at a Manhattan restaurant known as Jack's. You can vary the recipe by substituting any of your favorite pepper varieties. Serve the potatoes with scrambled eggs, burgers or short ribs. This recipe comes from Casual Cusines of the World.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded,deribbed and finely diced
1/2 small green bell pepper, seeded,deribbed and finely diced
2 lbs small white potatoes or 2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 1/2 tablespoon of the butter with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and just beginning to caramelize, 5-7 minutes.
  • Do not allow the onion to scorch.
  • Add the red and green peppers and saute until beginning to soften, 3-5 minutes longer.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
  • Add 1/2 tablespoon each of the remaining butter and olive oil to the same pan.
  • Add half of the cubed potatoes and cook, turning to brown all sides, 5-7 minutes.
  • If the potatoes are too dry, add a little more butter or oil.
  • Transfer the browned potatoes to the bowl holding the pepper mixture.
  • Repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and potatoes.
  • Return the mixture to the pan.
  • Raise the heat to high so that it quickly warms through.
  • Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the parsley and stir to combine.
  • Return to the serving bowl and serve immediately.

Melissa Lytle
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Maetsotsi Maetsotsi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Ciaran Senar
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This recipe is a great addition to my breakfast repertoire.


Shakil Oficial
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I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Kato Bruce
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This recipe is a keeper.


Iftikhar Choudhry
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I can't wait to make this recipe again.


TM TOWHID
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This dish is a must-try for any potato lover.


Stephanie Igonibo
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Shivam Sharma
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This recipe is a great way to start your day.


Naveed Akash
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Potatoes O'Brien is a classic breakfast dish that everyone should try.


Tj Abiha
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This dish is perfect for a crowd.


TA J
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I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Edward Zediwa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Kyle Sean
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I would definitely make this again, but I would add some more vegetables.


Narmin Aziz
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The potatoes were a little too crispy for my taste, but overall this was a good recipe.


Md. Asraful Islam
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy mornings.


Sairusi Nabete
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Sabir Tanoli
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I've made Potatoes O'Brien many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the onions and peppers added a nice touch.


Solomon Otah
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I tried this recipe for Potatoes O'Brien this weekend and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Sumaira Yaseen
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Potatoes O'Brien is a classic breakfast dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made with simple ingredients that I usually have on hand.