Description
This breakfast skillet is loaded with crispy potatoes, eggs, and veggies for a savory, one-pan breakfast that’s hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon or sausage (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Add veggies: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the potatoes. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the veggies are softened and slightly caramelized. Stir in the cooked bacon or sausage if using.
- Create wells for eggs: Reduce the heat to low. Make small wells in the skillet mixture, and crack an egg into each well.
- Cook the eggs: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking (longer for firmer yolks).
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the skillet. Cover again and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired, and serve straight from the skillet.
Notes
- Variations: Add spinach, mushrooms, or diced tomatoes for extra veggies. You can also swap out bacon for ham or sausage, or leave the meat out for a vegetarian option.
- Make it spicy: Add chopped jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Leftovers: This dish reheats well. Store in an airtight container and warm it up in the skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small dish
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 210mg