Description
Start your day with a hearty Breakfast Skillet packed with golden potatoes, colorful bell peppers, savory sausage, and perfectly cooked eggs, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. This delicious meal is perfect for bringing the whole family together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup diced potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage (or bacon)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dice them into small cubes (about 1/2 inch). Chop the bell peppers and onion into similar-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Shred the cheddar cheese if using a block. Pre-shredded cheese is fine, but freshly shredded melts better.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium until shimmering.
- Add the diced potatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender. Cover for the first 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Stir in the diced onions and bell peppers, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet, mixing well and cooking for another 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Use a spatula to create four small wells in the mixture for the eggs.
- Crack an egg into each well. Alternatively, scramble the eggs in a bowl and pour them over the mixture.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks are still runny.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover again for 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or chives for added color and freshness.
- Serve the breakfast skillet hot, either family-style or plated individually.
- Serve with crusty toast or sliced avocado, and add salsa or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Dig in and savor the comforting flavors of your breakfast skillet!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add more vegetables or beans for protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes