Description
Breakfast skillet brings together sizzling bacon, crispy potatoes, and farm-fresh eggs in one delightful pan. Hearty and satisfying, this simple morning meal delivers comfort straight from your kitchen to the table.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
Starches and Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup diced onion
Seasonings and Extras:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Scrub your potatoes clean and dice them into half-inch cubes. Chop bell peppers and onions into matching sizes for even cooking.
- Cook raw sausage in a skillet at medium heat until fully browned. Transfer crumbled meat to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes to the skillet, seasoning with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes to achieve golden brown edges.
- Incorporate bell peppers and onions into the potato mixture. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until vegetables soften and develop slight caramelization.
- Fold the cooked sausage back into the skillet, distributing evenly across the vegetable mixture.
- Create four small indentations in the skillet using a spatula, spacing them evenly.
- Carefully crack one egg into each well, ensuring yolks remain intact.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the eggs. Add optional hot sauce for extra kick.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5-6 minutes until egg whites set but yolks remain slightly runny.
- Distribute ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the skillet.
- Replace lid and let cheese melt for 1-2 minutes until it becomes smooth and slightly bubbly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired.
- Serve immediately straight from the skillet alongside crispy toast or crusty bread.
Notes
- Potato cubes should be uniform in size to ensure even cooking, helping every bite taste perfectly crispy and golden.
- For a crispy potato base, avoid overcrowding the skillet and let potatoes develop a nice brown crust before stirring.
- Swap sausage with bacon, chorizo, or plant-based alternatives to customize the dish for different dietary preferences.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best heat distribution and a naturally non-stick surface that creates a delicious crispy bottom layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-31 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 668 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg