I think we all have a favorite diner in the neighborhood where we can get our absolute favorite breakfast foods in a flash. From sweet fluffy waffles to savory omelets they really just have it all, but my go-to side always has to be some loaded home fries! With a fluffy interior, crispy edges, mixed with sweet onions and peppers and melted cheese all over this is my take with these Loaded Masala Home Fries. Let’s get started with the recipe, shall we?
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Ingredients:
- 4 large Russet Potatoes
- 2 small white onions, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- olive oil, for sautéing
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, for potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Shan Cumin Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Shan Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- sour cream, for dipping
Directions:
Like every good home fry you do not peel the potato because let’s be real, those crispy potato skins are some of the best parts. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and then slice into rounds and then cute each round into roughly the same size cubes. Place into a pot with enough salted water to just fully submerge the potatoes. Parboil the potatoes on a medium heat for 7-8 minutes.
While the potatoes are boiling go ahead and prepare the onions and bell peppers. Dice them and then in a cast iron skillet add a tablespoon of olive oil and bring to a high heat. Add in the onions and pepper and let them cook down, stirring occasionally, for around 10 minutes or until slightly translucent and golden brown.
And nooow, back to the potatoes. They should be done by now! You can, of course, do this before you cook the onions and peppers but some times you need some agility in the kitchen. Drain the potatoes of all the water and then add in the olive oil, spices, and salt, to taste. Remove the onions and peppers from the cast iron and add in one more tablespoon of olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Add in all the potatoes and cook until crispy on all sides. This should take about 10 minutes. Be sure to flip the potatoes as they cook to get them crispy on all edges.
When the potatoes are crispy you can add in the cooked onions and bell peppers. Mix everything thoroughly to get an even mixture. You could absolutely stop right here and have some delicious home fries! But, I do enjoy going the extra mile and make these loaded home fries with some cheese. If you want one large serving you can keep the fries in the cast iron skillet and sprinkle all the cheese on top. Or you can transfer to smaller oven-safe ramekins. Place some cheddar and mozzarella cheese, home fries, and then more cheese on top. Place the oven-safe containers into the oven and on a low broiler, broil the home fries for 3-6 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
I highly recommend serving these Loaded Masala Home Fries immediately with a side of sour cream. They delicious for breakfast or brunch or you know….just an afternoon snack.
Loaded Masala Home Fries
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet Potatoes
- 2 small white onions, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- olive oil, for sautéing
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, for potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Shan Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Shan Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- sour cream, for dipping
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash potatoes and dice into small ½-inch cubes. Place the potatoes into a pot with salted water (enough to submerge the potatoes). Bring to a boil and parboil for 7-8 minutes until cooked but still slightly firm. Drain the potatoes and add in olive oil, spices, and salt and stir to coat.
- While the potatoes are cooking dice the onions and bell peppers and in a large cast iron add a tablespoon of olive oil. Bring to a high heat and then add in the onions and pepper. Cook until slightly translucent and golden brown for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the peppers and onions from skillet. Add in one more tablespoon of olive oil and add in the parboiled potatoes. Cook the potatoes until they are crispy on all edges. This should take around 10 minutes while flipping potatoes every few minutes.
- When potatoes are cooked and crispy add in the cooked bell pepper and onion. Stir to mix everything thoroughly. Keep in the large cast iron skillet or transfer home fries to smaller individual oven-safe ramekins. First place mixture of cheddar and mozzarella then home fries and then sprinkle more cheese on top.
- Place the ramekins on a baking tray and put in the oven on a LOW broil and broil for 3-6 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to bubble.
- Serve while home fries are still hot and cheese is melted. Optionally, garnish with green onions, and serve with sour cream.
- Enjoy!
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