Chef's Tip
Parboil the potatoes for 5 minutes before sautéing to ensure they're cooked through with a crispy exterior. This technique significantly reduces the cooking time and helps achieve the perfect texture for home fries.
Instructions
- For the home fries: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add diced potatoes and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to develop a crust.
- Add onions, bell peppers, paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are crispy and vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes total. Cover and keep warm.
- For the bacon: Arrange bacon slices in a cold skillet. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease for eggs.
- For the sausage links: In the same skillet, cook sausage links over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.
- For the toast: Toast bread slices until golden. Butter immediately and cut diagonally. Keep warm.
- For the eggs: Heat reserved bacon grease and 1 tablespoon butter in a clean skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet (work in batches if needed), season with salt and pepper, and cook to desired doneness: 2-3 minutes for sunny-side up, 3-4 minutes for over-easy (flipped once), or 4-5 minutes for over-medium/hard.
- To serve: For each plate, arrange 2 eggs, 2 bacon slices, 2 sausage links, a generous portion of home fries, and 2 toast triangles. Garnish home fries with parsley. Serve with ketchup and hot sauce on the side.
Plating
On a large plate, position the eggs in the center with bacon strips and sausage links alongside. Place a generous mound of home fries on one side and toast triangles on the other. Sprinkle the home fries with fresh parsley. Serve with small ramekins of ketchup and hot sauce on the side for dipping.
Storage & Reheating
This breakfast platter is best enjoyed immediately after preparation. If necessary, home fries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet with a little oil until crispy. Cooked bacon and sausage can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. It's best to cook eggs fresh rather than trying to store and reheat them.
About This Recipe
A staple of American diners across the country, this hearty breakfast platter satisfies with its combination of protein, carbs, and savory flavors. This version focuses on proper cooking techniques for each component to ensure the eggs have runny yolks (if desired), the bacon is crisp, and the home fries have that perfect balance of creamy interior and crispy exterior that defines a great diner breakfast.