Classic Breakfast Skillet
This classic breakfast skillet combines crispy potatoes, savory sausage, and fresh vegetables with perfectly cooked eggs and melted cheddar cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for any morning.
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet (cast iron recommended)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups diced russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 4 ounces cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced russet potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
- Stir in chopped yellow onion and bell peppers, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add crumbled cooked sausage, garlic powder, and paprika; cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine and heat through, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Create four small indentations in the mixture and crack one egg into each.
- Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5-8 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to your preference.
- In the last 2 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the skillet, cover again briefly to melt.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic powder and paprika. Adjust cooking time for eggs based on desired yolk consistency. A cast iron skillet is recommended for even heating and crispy potatoes, but any large oven-safe skillet will work.