Canned Breakfast Potatoes Recipe

5 from 2 votes

For a simple and frugal breakfast option, you have to try this canned breakfast potatoes recipe! It's cheap, easy, and so delicious too.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 216kcal

Cost: Recipe $2.96 / Serving $0.59

2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced canned potatoes, drained and rinsed ($1.92)
½ medium onion, diced ($0.46)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter ($0.25)
¼ teasoon garlic powder ($0.02)
salt and ground black pepper, to taste ($0.02)
2 tablespoons bacon bits or bacon crumbles ($0.10)
3 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded ($0.17)

Prep potatoes. Drain and rinse canned potatoes under cool water. Set aside. Dice onion.
Cook onion. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and let melt. Add onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
Add potatoes. Add potatoes to the skillet and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring gently, until heated through or lightly browned.
Add bacon. Stir in bacon bits until evenly distributed.
Finish. Sprinkle cheese over the top and add green onions. Let rest 1 minute for cheese to melt.
Serve. Serve warm and enjoy.

Stir Gently. Avoid over-stirring to prevent mashing the potatoes.
Crispier Potatoes. Cook a few extra minutes before adding bacon and cheese for more browning. Add extra butter if needed.
Reheating. Microwave individual servings for about 1 minute.
Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.