Make extra baked potatoes just so you can make these Cajun-spiced home fries for breakfast or a side dish the next day!
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes , scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion , diced
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper , diced
- 0.5 medium green bell pepper , diced
- 1 clove garlic , chopped
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning , or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pierce potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
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2
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Dice potatoes, leaving the skin on.
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3
Heat a large cast iron frying pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. When hot, add onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Saute until veggies have softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add potatoes, butter, thyme, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with parsley.
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