Crispy Potatoes Fried Egg

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Hearty potatoes mixed with cooked mushrooms and a handful of spinach, then boosted with a perfectly fried egg on top.
Rehan Magic House Recipes
Updated on Mon, 26 May 2025 08:43:44 GMT
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I always put crisp potatoes, creamy eggs, mushrooms, and a bit of spinach together on my table. The crispy outside of the potatoes with soft eggs and tasty veggies just hits the spot. Honestly, it’s good any time you’re hungry—morning, noon, or night.

Fresh Take

I leave bacon out and throw in juicy mushrooms with a pile of fresh spinach. Makes your plate a lot more colorful, loads up on the good stuff, and turns this into the perfect cozy veggie meal.

What You'll Need

  • Eggs: 4 fresh eggs and a spoonful of clarified butter.
  • Seasoning: Salt plus some pepper.
  • Potatoes: 500g cooked and sliced potatoes, one onion, 150g mushrooms, and 100g spinach.
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How It Works

Serving Up
Put everything on a plate, toss on some seasoning, and dig in.
Eggs
Fry your eggs just how you like them, any style’s good.
Spinach
Right at the end, add spinach and let it wilt really quick.
Pan-Frying
Sizzle sliced potatoes in clarified butter until they’re golden, then toss in onions and mushrooms together.
Potatoes
Cut your pre-cooked potatoes into even slices before anything else.

Crispy Advice

Grab a big cast iron pan. You don’t want the potatoes crowded while they fry—medium heat and rich clarified butter do the trick. That’s the secret to crunchy potatoes, every single time.

Shake Things Up

Want a little extra? Toss in some bacon bits, or try bell pepper and garlic for more punch. Fresh herbs like parsley kick up the flavor a notch, too.

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True Everyday Hero

Morning, lunchtime, or dinner—these pan-fried potatoes totally fit any time. Super simple to throw together, you can put your own spin on them, and they actually keep you full.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why use potatoes from the day before?
Cold, already cooked potatoes crisp up better in the pan. There’s less water, so they don’t fall apart as easily.
→ Which pan should I pick?
Go for a heavy skillet or something made of cast iron. It keeps the heat steady and fries up those potatoes just right.
→ How do I get my potatoes extra crispy?
Slice them thin and don’t overcrowd your pan. Use enough oil and really crank up the heat.
→ Can I swap in different mushrooms?
Totally—use whatever mushrooms you like. Just dice them small and fry them until they’re golden.
→ How do I know when the potatoes are done?
They’re ready when they’re golden and crisp on the outside, still soft inside. Give them a poke—they should feel crunchy but not hard.

Crispy Potatoes Fried Egg

Yesterday’s fried potatoes get a tasty upgrade with earthy mushrooms, creamy spinach, and a runny fried egg. Perfect for a filling morning.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes
By: Reham

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: German

Yield: 4 Servings (1 skillet)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 A small bunch of spinach
02 4 eggs
03 2 teaspoons clarified butter
04 600 g cooked potatoes
05 Salt and pepper
06 150 g cremini mushrooms

Instructions

Step 01

Set the potato mix aside somewhere warm. Crack eggs into more fresh clarified butter and fry them sunny-side up.

Step 02

Toss in the spinach leaves and cook everything together for another minute or two.

Step 03

Melt clarified butter in your pan. Let mushrooms and potatoes get nice and browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper once they're almost done.

Step 04

Peel off the skins from your potatoes, then slice them thin, about half a centimeter thick.

Step 05

Boil the potatoes the night before just until they're still a bit firm. Let them cool completely.

Notes

  1. A heavy-bottomed or cast iron pan works best for this.
  2. Spread out potatoes in the pan so they're not packed together.
  3. Cooking the potatoes beforehand gets them crispier in the pan.

Tools You'll Need

  • Big pan or cast iron skillet.
  • Table grill if you want.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Egg.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 228
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 25 g
  • Protein: 10 g