Description
This Loaded Breakfast Skillet is the ultimate one-pan meal, featuring crispy potatoes, eggs, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a hearty start to your day!
Ingredients
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For the Skillet:
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 3 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or russet work best)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for smoky flavor)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Potatoes
- Heat butter or oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
Step 2: Add Veggies & Seasonings
- Stir in onion, bell pepper, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, until veggies are tender.
Step 3: Cook the Eggs
- Make 4 small wells in the skillet and crack an egg into each well.
- Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, until eggs reach your preferred doneness.
Step 4: Add Cheese & Serve
- Sprinkle cheese over the skillet and let it melt.
- Top with bacon, green onions, sour cream, or avocado.
- Serve immediately with hot sauce or salsa.
Notes
- Make It Spicy: Add jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Low-Carb Option: Use cauliflower instead of potatoes.
- Make Ahead: Pre-cook the potatoes and reheat in the skillet before adding eggs.