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Cayenne Crunch Potatoes with Bacon and Eggs (Organic Breakfast)
Crispy, cayenne‑kicked diced potatoes seared in beef tallow with adobo + garlic, plated with organic breakfast bacon, a buttery everything bagel, pasture‑raised fried eggs, and raw cheddar slices. Big breakfast energy, Flavor Pop style.
Quick Stats
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Serves: 2 hearty plates
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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Equipment: Large skillet or cast‑iron, small skillet for eggs, toaster
Ingredients (All Organic)
Cayenne Crunch Potatoes
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1 ½ lbs gold or russet potatoes, diced ½‑inch
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1–2 Tbsp beef tallow (or ghee)
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1 Tbsp olive oil (helps bloom spices without burning)
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¾–1 tsp cayenne pepper (to heat preference)
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1 ½ tsp adobo seasoning (e.g., Badia)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
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Fine sea salt & black pepper, to taste
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1–2 Tbsp chopped parsley or chives (optional finish)
Sides
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4 slices organic breakfast bacon
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2 everything bagels, toasted
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2–3 Tbsp grass‑fed butter (for the bagels + eggs)
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4 pasture‑raised eggs
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4–6 slices raw cheddar cheese
Directions
1) Parboil for Ultra‑Crisp (Optional but worth it)
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Add diced potatoes to a pot of salted, boiling water; parboil 4–5 minutes until just tender on the outside.
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Drain well and let steam off moisture (dry = crisp).
2) Fry the Bacon
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Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.
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Transfer to a paper‑towel plate. Reserve a teaspoon of bacon fat if you like extra flavor in the potatoes.
3) Crisp the Potatoes
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Heat beef tallow + olive oil (and optional bacon fat) in a large skillet over medium‑high.
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Add potatoes in a single layer. Don’t stir for 3–4 minutes to build a crust.
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Sprinkle cayenne, adobo, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt & pepper over the top.
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Toss and continue cooking 8–10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes until deeply golden and crunchy.
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Finish with herbs if using.
4) Toast, Eggs & Cheese
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Toast bagels, slather with grass‑fed butter.
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In a small skillet, melt a bit of butter over medium heat and fry eggs to your liking (sunny‑side, over‑easy, etc.). Season with salt & pepper.
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Plate with raw cheddar slices.
5) Plate It Up
Divide potatoes between two plates. Add bacon, buttered bagel halves, fried eggs, and cheddar. Sprinkle a final dusting of cayenne (if you dare) and dig in.
Flavor‑Pop Tips
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Crisp insurance: Parboil + dry potatoes = shatter‑crisp edges.
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Bloom spices in fat: Adding olive oil to tallow helps spices dissolve and coat better.
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Control the heat: Start with ½ tsp cayenne; build up after tasting.
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Egg yolk sauce: Break the yolk over potatoes for a built‑in creamy finisher.
Variations
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Sheet‑Pan Method: Toss potatoes with fat & spices; roast at 450 °F for 25 minutes, flipping once.
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Smoky Maple Bacon: Brush bacon with a little maple + smoked paprika before baking for a sweet‑heat vibe.
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Cheddar Melt: Pop cheddar over hot potatoes for 30 seconds to get gooey.
Estimated Nutrition (per plate)
~1,000 kcal • 45 g protein • 80 g carbs • 60 g fat
(Will vary with potato size, fat used, bacon count, and cheese thickness.)