Cheesy Breakfast Skillet Recipe

This Cheesy Breakfast Skillet is a delicious and hearty dish that’s perfect for starting your day off right. It’s loaded with cheese, potatoes, eggs, and your choice of breakfast meats. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make this comforting breakfast.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, crumbled
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

• Prepare the Ingredients:
  • Dice the onion and bell pepper.
  • Mince the garlic.
  • Peel and dice the potatoes.
  • Cook and crumble the sausage or bacon if not already done.
  • Shred the cheddar cheese.
  • Slice the green onions and chop the parsley if using.

• Cook the Vegetables:
  • In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

• Add the Potatoes:
  • Add the diced potatoes to the skillet.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender, about 15-20 minutes. You may need to cover the skillet to help the potatoes cook through.

• Incorporate the Meat:
  • Stir in the crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon.
  • Mix well to combine with the potatoes and vegetables.

• Cook the Eggs:
  • Create small wells in the mixture and crack the eggs into the wells.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 5-7 minutes.

• Add the Cheese:
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Cover again for a minute or two until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

• Garnish and Serve:
  • Once the cheese is melted, remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped fresh parsley if desired.
  • Serve immediately, straight from the skillet.

Tips

• Variations: You can customize this skillet by adding other vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes. Different cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella can also be used.
• Spices: Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste. Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes can give the dish a nice kick.

This Cheesy Breakfast Skillet is a versatile recipe that can be adapted to suit your preferences and is sure to become a favorite in your breakfast rotation.