I’ve learned that one of the easiest ways to eat more home-cooked meals is to give yourself permission to use a shortcut.
Sure, buying a bag of potatoes is cheaper than buying frozen Potatoes O’Brien. But sometimes the goal isn’t saving money. Sometimes the goal is simply getting dinner on the table before everybody starts asking what’s for supper.
That’s why I like keeping a few convenience foods in my freezer. Frozen Potatoes O’Brien are simply diced potatoes with onions and peppers already mixed in. No peeling. No chopping. No extra cutting board to wash.
When life gets busy, that little shortcut can make the difference between cooking dinner and grabbing takeout.
Over the years I’ve used Potatoes O’Brien in everything from breakfast skillets to tacos to pot pies. They aren’t fancy, but they help me get a homemade meal on the table a whole lot faster.
The Problem With “Perfect” Healthy Eating
Everybody talks about how healthy eating and makes it seem like every meal needs to be:
- homemade
- from scratch
- freshly chopped
- perfectly planned
But real life doesn’t work that way.
Maybe you worked all day.
Maybe you have grandkids over.
Maybe you’re just tired.
The people who successfully eat healthier long-term aren’t usually the people who do everything perfectly. They’re the people who find ways to make healthy eating easier.
Today’s Shortcut is Potatoes O’brien
Potatoes O’Brien are simply frozen diced potatoes mixed with onions and bell peppers. You’ll find them in the freezer section near the hash browns and other frozen potato products. Since all the peeling, chopping, and dicing is already done for you, they’re an easy shortcut when you need to get dinner on the table fast.
What Can You Make With Potatoes O’Brien?
Vegetarian Pot Pie
Potato Soup
