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.
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- 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.
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- Incorporate the Meat:
- Stir in the crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon.
- Mix well to combine with the potatoes and vegetables.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Hello, I am Cristy. I love cooking but what I love most is keeping my kitchen tools and appliances top notch. I enjoy writing about everything I have learned around the kitchen. I believe that keeping your kitchen tools well cleaned and maintained produces the best dishes and drinks. Besides writing and cooking I enjoy traveling, camping, hiking and music.