Cajun Home Fries

Make extra baked potatoes just so you can make these Cajun-spiced home fries for breakfast or a side dish the next day!

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pierce potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet.

Step: 2

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Dice potatoes, leaving the skin on.

Step: 3

Heat a large cast iron frying pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. When hot, add onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Saute until veggies have softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add potatoes, butter, thyme, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with parsley.

Per Serving: 245 calories; protein 4.2g; carbohydrates 34.9g; fat 10.5g; cholesterol 15.3mg; sodium 133mg.

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