Breakfast Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3potatoes, medium, cut into medium dice
• 1 tbspolive oil, plus more as needed
• 2 piecebacon, strips; freeze before chopping for easier handling
• garlic, minced
• 1 tbspmaple syrup
• parsley, fresh or dried; to garnish
• salt
• black pepper
• old bay seasoning, to taste
• eggs, to serve; sunny-side-up

Method

1. 1

   Wash and cut the potatoes into medium-dice cubes. Place in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning.

2. 2

   Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the potatoes and add to the pan. Season with salt, pepper and Old Bay seasoning.

3. 3

   Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often, until golden and brown. Add more oil if needed.

4. 4

   Chop the bacon and add to the potatoes. Cook for 5–6 minutes until the bacon crisps and the fat renders into the potatoes.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic and toss. Season again. Add dried or fresh parsley. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Drizzle over the maple syrup and toss. Cook for 1 more minute to caramelise.

7. 7

   Serve in a warm bowl with a sunny-side-up egg alongside.