Whip up a hearty breakfast this morning with a little help from everyone's favorite root veggie. These breakfast potato ideas include dishes like pancakes, breakfast casseroles and muffins.
35 Genius Breakfast Potato Ideas
Updated on Jun. 12, 2025
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Potato Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a potato pancake recipe that doesn't take much time to make and is just right for two people. Weekends have become our time to relax and enjoy life, and these potato pancakes are one of our favorite treats. —Nancy Salinas, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 187 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 627mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Fried Red Potatoes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I'm in a hurry to prepare potatoes, I resort to this recipe for skillet potatoes that I created myself. The mix of seasonings is just right, and the dish makes a delicious, attractive side. It has been a family favorite for a long time and fits with most any meal. —Lois Collier, Vineland, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 205 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Southwestern Hash with Eggs
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Before I retired, this all-in-one skillet dish was constantly requested at office brunches. I'd leave out the eggs, double or triple the recipe, and wrap servings of the zippy pork mixture in warm corn tortillas. —Barbara Beasley, Beaumont, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 520 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 335mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 49g protein.
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Sweet Potato Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with a rich cinnamon cream, these pancakes are an ideal dish for celebrating the tastes and aromas of fall. —Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes with 2 tablespoons topping: 325 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I keep frozen spuds on hand for meals like this Tater Tot breakfast casserole. It’s a super brunch, breakfast or side dish for kids of all ages. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 443 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Loaded Breakfast Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love loaded potatoes in restaurants, so I modified them to make at home. Using the microwave for the potatoes will save you about 10 minutes. I also use thin-skinned red potatoes instead of russets to save on peeling time. —Tena Kropp, Aurora, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without sour cream): 273 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Breakfast Baked Potatoes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My four young children are experts at eating with their hands. This breakfast potato (or “brunchskins”) recipe with veggies makes an easy finger food that they love. —Mindy Campbell, Rapid City, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed potato: 467 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein.
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Skillet Potatoes with Red Pepper and Whole Garlic Cloves
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll be surprised that a skillet potato recipe this simple has so much flavor. I love how the whole garlic cloves turn sweet after being caramelized. Yum! —Anita Osborne, Thomasburg, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 131 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 303mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Potato Frittata
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this hearty fritatta with toasted rustic bread. If you have leftover mashed potatoes, throw them in instead of the prepackaged ones. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 241 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.
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German Potato Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 16 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Potato pancakes are a staple at any good fish fry. They make a nice alternative to french fries. When my son and his family visited from Winnipeg, one of the first things they asked for were my potato pancakes! —Mary Peters, Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 287 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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Corned Beef Hash
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The perfect savory side to a sweeter breakfast, corned beef hash is a mixture of ground beef, potatoes, onions and plenty of seasonings that create a comforting dish. Make it a hearty breakfast by making this the main dish and top it with a fried egg! —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 324 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Hash Brown Egg Cups
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
They may look like muffins, but these cuties pack all your favorite rise-and-shine ingredients—eggs, hash browns and bacon—into a single-serving cup. Grab one and get munching. —Talon DiMare, Bullhead City, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 hash brown cup: 180 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Smoked Salmon-Potato Brunch Bake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The two different potatoes, fresh herbs and different textures make this savory brunch bake unique and special. —Victoria Johnson, Gilbert, Arizona
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Delicious Potato Doughnuts
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tried these tasty treats at my sister's house and thought they were the best I'd ever had. They're easy to make, and the fudge frosting tops them off well. When I make them for friends, the recipe is always requested. —Pat Davis, Beulah, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 doughnut: 226 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Sausage and Potato Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While I was growing up, both my parents worked, so I often went home for lunch with my Italian girlfriend. Lunch was always the same—sausage, fried potatoes, green peppers and onions—but I could never get enough of my favorite meal. —Amelia Bordas, Springfield, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 416 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
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Beef, Potato & Egg Bake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To keep my family going strong throughout the day, I start with lean ground beef and spices, then I sneak some spinach into this protein-packed dish. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 218 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 250mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Sweet Potato Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When family stays over after a holiday dinner, we make sweet potato dumplings, bacon and eggs for breakfast. And later, we even serve these dumplings for dessert. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 dumplings: 482 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pizza for breakfast? Kids of all ages will love making—and munching—this hearty meal-in-one made with convenient crescent rolls and frozen hash browns. It's even great for camping! —Rae Truax, Mattawa, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 346 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
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Hash Brown Maple Sausage Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This craveworthy casserole has a golden hash brown crust that's topped with sausage and veggies. My favorite part is the surprise layer of gooey Gruyere. —Anuja Argade, Foster City, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 487 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 200mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Makeover Hash and Eggs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who knew there was such a thing as healthy corned beef hash?! Loaded with red potatoes and deli corned beef, our lightened-up version of corned beef hash delivers fresh flavors and a dose of fiber. It's so spot on, you'll swear you're in a diner. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 egg with 1 cup hash: 301 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 239mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
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Cheesy Sausage Potatoes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a satisfying brunch, try some sausage and potatoes! I never have to worry about leftovers with these tasty potatoes—everyone loves them and the pan always empties. You can also serve these as a side dish at Sunday supper or for potlucks. —Linda Hill, Marseilles, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 252 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
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Savory Waffles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Refrigerated hash brown potatoes will help you make quick work of these crunchy waffles. Put out lots of toppings so everyone can design their own. —Nancy Judd, Alpine, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 waffle with 1 fried egg (calculated without optional toppings): 273 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 570mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Sweet Potato Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves quick breads. This one is moist and spicy. If you don't have mini loaf pans, this recipe works just as well in regular size pans. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 228 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sunday breakfasts have always been special in our house. It's fun to get in the kitchen and cook with the kids. No matter how many new recipes we try, the kids always rate this No. 1! —Rick Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 442 calories, 30g fat (6g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 895mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
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Eggs and Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love having breakfast for dinner, especially this combination of eggs, potatoes and cheese. I start cooking it in a skillet on the stovetop, and then I pop it into the oven to bake. —Nadine Merheb, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 395 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 461mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
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Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For this all-in-one breakfast casserole, I sandwich pork sausage between layers of hash browns flavored with creamy soup and French onion dip. Cheddar cheese tops it all off. —Esther Wrinkles, Vanzant, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 382 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Brunch Hash & Egg Bake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my kids were growing up, I was cooking for eight. I couldn't conveniently fry eggs for that many people, so I devised this recipe that became a family favorite. Mild and salty feta cheese is my favorite for the dish, but shredded cheddar or Parmesan works too. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 460 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 234mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Hash Brown Pancakes with Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On weekends when I was a kid, pancakes, salmon and bagels were our brunch staples. Now, I combine the concepts and use whipped cream instead of cream cheese. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 187 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up near Idaho, which is famous for spudnuts—a doughnut made from mashed potatoes. I reworked a recipe using sweet potatoes and cranberries to come up with this variation. I like to serve them for dessert. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 glazed doughnut: 191 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Southwest Hash with Adobo-Lime Crema
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Adobo sauce adds so much extra flavor that you won't even miss the smaller amounts of butter and egg yolks in this smoky hash. Here's a tip: Add a splash of white vinegar to the poaching water right before you drop in the eggs. It helps keep them from separating as they cook. —Brooke Keller, Lexington, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without avocado): 304 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 222mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat.
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Sweet Potato Muffins with Cinnamon
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my own sweet potato muffin recipe, and I make it often. My five grandchildren think these are delicious treats. —Christine Johnson, Ricetown, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 225 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Hawaiian Hash
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like the combination of ginger, pineapple and macadamia nuts. This dish brings back memories of an island vacation.—Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 158 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A package of frozen potatoes makes this hash brown egg casserole simple to prepare. Featuring bacon and cheddar cheese, this easy egg bake is tasty breakfast or brunch fare. You can even make it the night before, keep in the fridge and bake the next morning—so convenient! —Cheryl Johnson, Plymouth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 354 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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Sweet Potato Hash
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender sweet potatoes match up with ham, eggs and zippy seasonings for an impressive breakfast. Or, serve it with salad and have an easy breakfast-for-dinner meal. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 379 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 271mg cholesterol, 1237mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.
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Spinach Quiche with Potato Crust
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While this recipe is delicious using ingredients exactly as listed, it’s also a smart way to make the most of any leftover potatoes and veggies. Use 2-1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes and whatever cooked vegetables you have on hand. You can also substitute 1/2 pound Italian sausage for the bacon if you want a heartier quiche. —Heather King, Frostburg, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 284 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
Breakfast Potato Idea FAQs
How do you make crispy breakfast potatoes?
The trick to getting the crispiest breakfast potatoes is parboiling the potatoes in baking soda water. Former Taste Recipes senior food editor Peggy Woodward explains that “adding baking soda to the cooking water creates an alkaline environment, which breaks down the exterior of the potato, creating a soft, pasty layer. When that pasty layer is baked, the moisture evaporates, leaving behind an extra-crispy exterior.”
After parboiling, bake the potatoes in a lot of oil so that the pasty outer layer can caramelize beautifully. This is my favorite way to make crispy potatoes that are jammy on the inside and wonderfully crisp and golden on the outside!
What is the best way to cook breakfast potatoes?
The best way to cook breakfast potatoes is completely up to your preference. Some people prefer hash browns, while others prefer the more typical cubed and fried potatoes. Even beyond those two techniques, there are so many ways to use potatoes in breakfast ideas, from casseroles to muffins, pancakes, hashes and even doughnuts.
How do you make breakfast potatoes in the air fryer?
To make typical breakfast potatoes in the air fryer, cube a russet potato, then drizzle the cubes with olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and black pepper. Pop the potato cubes in the air-fryer basket and cook them at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
