Description
Breakfast Skillet Recipe: Delicious savory breakfast with crispy bacon, potatoes, and eggs- a crowd-pleasing comfort food ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or bacon grease
- 1 pound (450g) russet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 1 cup/160g), diced
- 1 red bell pepper (about 1 cup/150g), diced
- 8 ounces (225g) breakfast sausage or bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (113g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Skillet Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil or bacon grease and allow it to get shimmering hot but not smoking. A properly preheated pan is crucial for your Breakfast Skillet as it creates that coveted golden crust on the potatoes and prevents sticking.
- Step 2: Crisp the Potatoes Add the diced potatoes to the hot skillet in an even layer. The key here is patience – let them cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until the bottoms develop a golden-brown crust. Then flip and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. You’re not just cooking potatoes; you’re building the foundation of flavor for your Breakfast Skillet.
- Step 3: Add Aromatics and Meat Reduce heat to medium and add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Push the vegetable-potato mixture to one side of the pan and add your breakfast meat to the cleared space. Cook the sausage or bacon until it’s almost done, about 4-5 minutes, then integrate everything together in the pan. Sprinkle in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Step 4: Create Egg Wells Using the back of a spoon, create four wells in the mixture. Crack an egg into each well. For a cohesive Breakfast Skillet, season the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Step 5: Finish and Garnish Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle shredded cheese over the entire Breakfast Skillet. Cover again for 30-60 seconds to allow the residual heat to melt the cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chives or green onions for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve your Breakfast Skillet directly from the pan for a rustic presentation that keeps everything hot longer.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skillet
- Calories: 470 calories per serving
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 250 mg