get all ingredients prepared and preheaat a cast iron skillet or non stick skillet over medium heat

add potatoes, onions and garlic to pan. let it brown nicely before you start to flip the potatoes.

let potatoes cook and turn them every 10 minutes or so to keep from sticking to the pan. let it cook for a total of 20 minutes and test doneness of potatoes by inserting a knife and if it easily removes then they are done. you should have crispy pieces mixed with some soft smashed ones.

season with salt and pepper. you can add herbs or other seasonings that you like. serve warm as a breakfast or dinner side dish.