Here’s a classic, hearty recipe for Southern Fried Potatoes & Sausage — crispy, golden potatoes cooked with savory sausage and plenty of onions and peppers. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you want that comforting Southern flavor in a skillet!
🥔🌭 Southern Fried Potatoes & Sausage
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 4
🧂 Ingredients
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4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 lb smoked sausage (like Andouille, kielbasa, or smoked link), sliced into rounds
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tbsp vegetable oil or bacon grease
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped for garnish (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1. Par-cook the potatoes:
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Boil diced potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain well and pat dry with a towel.
2. Cook the sausage:
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add sliced sausage and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the veggies:
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In the same skillet, add remaining oil.
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Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
4. Fry the potatoes:
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Add potatoes to the skillet.
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Sprinkle with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Let potatoes cook undisturbed for a few minutes to get crispy, then stir occasionally until golden and tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Combine & finish:
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Return sausage to the skillet and toss everything together.
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Cook another 2–3 minutes to blend flavors and reheat sausage.
6. Serve:
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Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
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Serve hot with eggs, toast, or your favorite breakfast sides.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Shortcut: Use leftover roasted or baked potatoes if you have them.
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Add heat: Toss in sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
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Make it cheesy: Stir in shredded cheddar or pepper jack at the end.
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Make it healthier: Use turkey sausage and olive oil.