Breakfast Skillet
If you need a filling and delicious breakfast that will feed the whole family, this hearty Breakfast Skillet recipe is for you. With diced fresh potatoes, sunny side up eggs, and a blend of bell peppers this easy breakfast recipe is the perfect way to start your day.
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This easy Breakfast Skillet has tender potatoes mixed with cheese, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, and simple seasonings. On top of that, it has easy eggs cooked into little wells providing more protein and a truly filling and complete breakfast dish.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe:
One-Skillet Meal: Everything cooks in a single pan, making cleanup quick and easy. Customizable: Swap ingredients, adjust seasonings, or change the style of potatoes to fit your taste.
Perfectly Runny Eggs: The egg yolks seep into the cheesy potatoes, creating a rich and flavorful bite.
Topping Options: Add green onions, crispy bacon, crumbled sausage, extra cheese, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Alternative Cooking Styles: Dice the potatoes for a hearty skillet or grate them for crispy hash browns.
Great for Meal Prep: Make a batch and reheat leftovers for an easy breakfast throughout the week.
Family Favorite: A hearty, satisfying dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients to Make Breakfast Skillet:
- russet potatoes. Their starchy texture makes them perfect for crisping up in the skillet. You can also use Yukon Gold for a creamier texture or sweet potatoes for a twist.
- seasonings. Salt, pepper and smoked paprika are a simple yet flavorful seasoning blend. The smoked paprika adds a touch of smokiness, but regular paprika works too.
- garlic cloves. Fresh garlic enhances the overall flavor. You can substitute with ½ teaspoon of garlic powder if needed.
- onion. Adds sweetness and depth. Yellow or white onions work best, but red onions add a mild bite.
- bell pepper. Adds color and a slight sweetness. Use any color you prefer—red, yellow, or green.
- eggs. Cooked to your preference! Slightly runny yolks create a rich, velvety texture, but you can cook them longer for firmer yolks.
- cheddar cheese. Adds a creamy, melty finish. Try pepper jack for a spicy kick or mozzarella for extra gooeyness.
How to Make Breakfast Skillet:
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Make 4 small wells in the skillet and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until eggs reach your preferred doneness.
- Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with chives or green onions. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Use a Large Skillet: A large, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan works best to evenly cook the potatoes and prevent sticking.
- Crispy Potatoes: For the best texture, don’t stir the potatoes too often—let them sit for a few minutes between stirs to develop a crispy, golden-brown crust.
- Even Cooking: Dice the potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure they cook evenly. If using grated potatoes for hash browns, squeeze out excess moisture for crispier results.
- Egg Cooking Preference: For runny yolks, cover the skillet and cook the eggs until just set. For firm yolks, cook longer or gently break the yolks before cooking.
- Make It Your Own: Customize with different cheeses, proteins (bacon, sausage, or ham), or veggies (spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes) to suit your taste.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cayenne, red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra heat.
Serving Suggestions:
- Blueberry Muffins
- Avocado Egg Toast
- Coconut Flour Pancakes
- Turkey Breakfast Sausage
- Apple Blueberry Smoothie
How to Store:
Refrigerate: Let the breakfast skillet cool completely, then transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Warm leftovers in a skillet over medium heat to maintain crispiness, or microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
Freezing: Eggs and potatoes can become rubbery or grainy when frozen and reheated, so this dish is best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated.
Make Ahead: If meal prepping, cook the potatoes and veggies ahead of time, then add fresh eggs when reheating for the best texture.
FAQs:
Yes! After sautéing the potatoes and veggies, transfer to a baking dish, crack the eggs on top, and bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, or until eggs are set to your liking.
Yes! Simply omit the cheese or use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
To achieve the crispiest potatoes pat them dry after dicing to remove excess moisture, let them sit in the skillet without stirring too often to develop a golden crust, use a well-heated pan and avoid overcrowding.
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Breakfast Skillet
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Make 4 small wells in the skillet and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until eggs reach your preferred doneness.
- Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with chives or green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
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- Use a Large Skillet: A large, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan works best to evenly cook the potatoes and prevent sticking.
- Crispy Potatoes: For the best texture, don’t stir the potatoes too often, let them sit for a few minutes between stirs to develop a crispy, golden-brown crust.
- Even Cooking: Dice the potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure they cook evenly. If using grated potatoes for hash browns, squeeze out excess moisture for crispier results.
- Egg Cooking Preference: For runny yolks, cover the skillet and cook the eggs until just set. For firm yolks, cook longer or gently break the yolks before cooking.
- Make It Your Own: Customize with different cheeses, proteins (bacon, sausage, or ham), or veggies (spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes) to suit your taste.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cayenne, red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra heat.
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Delicious. I was so surprised at the taste and mouthfeel of this. Like a nice smoky hash. I did not miss potatoes at all. We added a tablespoon of guacamole on top, and my husband used some hot sauce. Next time I plan to skip the butter altogether because it was too oily/gready for my taste. But otherwise will add to our favorite breakfast list.
Thank you for the great review Misty! Glad you liked the recipe. It’s one of our personal favorites as well 🙂
Can you provide protein/fat/carb info?
Hi Carolyn. I’m currently in the process of adding nutritional lables to all my older recipes. I’ll get to this one as soon as I can!
I feel like I need to buy a portable heat top so I can make this at work and make everyone jealous! Just found my breakfast for tomorrow 🙂