Mexican Breakfast Potatoes
Mexican breakfast potatoes make an easy, tasty, and filling breakfast! These potatoes are creamy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and coated in a Mexican spice blend. This versatile dish can be eaten alone, added to eggs, served in a burrito, or used as a side in a big breakfast or brunch spread.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: breakfast, mexican, mexican breakfast, potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories: 130kcal
- 1½ lbs creamer potatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- fresh cilantro finely chopped
Preheat oven to 450ºF.
Wash and dry potatoes completely.
Once dried, slice potatoes in half (and then in half again if potatoes are larger in size) and add them to a large bowl.
Add chili powder, garlic salt, oregano, cayenne (if using) and olive oil to the potatoes. Mix to cover potatoes completely.
Place seasoned potatoes on a large baking sheet and spread evenly in a single layer.
Roast potatoes for 15 minutes.
Using tongs or a spoon, toss potatoes to loosen from the sheet pan.
Roast for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until browned on the outside, and tender on the inside.
Remove from oven and add finely chopped cilantro.
Toss again and serve immediately or once slightly cooled.
- Hot or not: You can keep these potatoes mild or spice them up to your liking by adding cayenne pepper or diced jalapeño.
- Easy clean up: Use parchment paper or aluminum foil to line the baking sheet for an easy clean up.
- Extra crispy: To get your potatoes extra crispy, make sure to dry them completely after washing.
- Storage directions: Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheating directions: You can microwave these potatoes for an easy reheat, but they won’t be as crispy as when fresh. For a crispy leftover potato, reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed throughout.
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg