fried/skillet potatoes with green peppers + onions (recipe)
Cooking has always been my happy place. If you’ve been rocking with me for a while, you might remember my Yoyo Eats series on YouTube. Ahh, the joy of sharing recipes, plating meals, and sneaking in taste tests! While I’m not filming episodes at the moment, my love for cooking is still going strong. These days, I’ve been sharing recipes and whipping on my Instagram Stories, TikTok, and Facebook—and y’all, the vibes are ‘chef kiss’.
The other day, I made skillet/fried potatoes that had me moaning! LOL! Literally! What’s better than a dish that’s crispy, savory, and oh-so-satisfying? Let me set the scene: golden fried potatoes seasoned to perfection, paired with sautéed green peppers and onions, topped with a fried egg dripping with melted colby jack cheese. Mmmmmm! Can you say comfort on a plate?
Of course, I couldn’t keep all the deliciousness to myself. I shared the behind-the-scenes on my Stories, and let me tell you—it turned into an impromptu mini mukbang! Yes, I gave a taste test right there on camera. If you missed it, no worries—the replay will be on my Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Facebook. Go check it out!
What I love about this dish is how versatile it is. It’s the perfect breakfast, brunch, or even dinner idea. It’s also budget-friendly and can be customized to your heart’s (or should I say taste buds) desire. Want to add sausage, mushrooms or bacon? Go for it! Prefer a crab cake on top, instead? That’ll work too.
Whether you’re a kitchen pro or a beginner, this fried/skillet potato dish is foolproof and guaranteed to be a hit. Don’t forget to tag me when you try it out, and let me know how you customized your plate. And for more behind-the-scenes cooking vibes, make sure to follow me on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Facebook—you never know when the next mini mukbang might pop up!
Love always,
Yolanda Renee
recipe: fried/skillet potatoes with green peppers + onions
ingredients
◦ olive oil
◦ potatoes (3)
◦ kosher salt
◦ freshly ground black pepper
◦ cayenne pepper
◦ red pepper flakes
◦ garlic
◦ cajun season
◦ parsley (color and garnish)
◦ yellow onion (1)
◦ green peppers (1)
◦ egg
◦ colby jack cheese
instructions
◦ Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes. Stir to coat. Season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, cajun season, parsley (color and garnish) and stir again. Spread potatoes across the skillet and add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan.
◦ Cover with a lid and let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes and then spreading the potatoes out again. You want the potatoes to get brown and crispy on the sides.
◦ Add onions and stir to coat! Let cook until onions are slightly brown!
◦ Add the peppers and stir to combine. Continue cooking, stirring every few minutes for another 5-10 minutes. Taste and season as needed.
◦ In a separate pan fry your egg. Season to taste and then add a slice of Colby Jack cheese until melted.
◦ Plate the fried potatoes, add the egg on top, garnish with parsley for color!
◦ Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate until ready to serve. To reheat, simply warm them in a skillet over medium heat until hot again.
◦ Add ketchup or hot sauce for even more flavor!
