Crispy Ultimate Loaded Breakfast Skillet
A hearty and crispy breakfast skillet loaded with potatoes, sausage, cheese, and eggs, perfect for a quick and indulgent morning meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 ounces breakfast sausage, crumbled (pork or turkey)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green or red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs, cracked on top
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Chopped parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and dice 4 medium russet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Rinse them in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat dry with a clean towel.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in your skillet. Add the potatoes in a single layer. Cook without stirring for about 8 minutes until the bottoms start to turn golden and crispy. Then stir occasionally for another 5 minutes until crispy but tender inside.
- Stir in the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Push the potato mixture to one side of the skillet and add the crumbled sausage to the other side. Cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Mix everything gently to combine flavors evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar evenly over the skillet mixture. Let it melt slightly for about 2 minutes.
- Create 4 small wells in the skillet mixture and crack one egg into each. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid or foil, and cook for 5-7 minutes depending on how runny you like your yolks. For firmer whites but still runny yolks, cook covered for 6 minutes and then uncover for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives, and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispy potatoes. Pat potatoes dry before cooking. Use a mix of butter and oil for flavor and higher smoke point. Cover skillet when cooking eggs to trap steam and cook gently. For dairy-free, omit cheese or use vegan cheese. For low-carb, substitute cauliflower for potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
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