Description
Start your day with a hearty breakfast skillet loaded with golden potatoes, colorful bell peppers, savory sausage, and perfectly cooked eggs, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. This delicious and satisfying meal is perfect for sharing with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup diced potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage (or bacon)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dice them into small cubes (about 1/2 inch). Chop the bell peppers and onion into similar-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook raw sausage until browned and fully cooked. If using pre-cooked sausage, crumble it into smaller pieces. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Grate the cheddar cheese if using a block. Pre-shredded cheese is fine, but freshly grated melts better.
- In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- Add diced potatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally. Cover with a lid to speed up cooking if desired.
- Add diced bell peppers and onions to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Mix the cooked sausage back into the skillet with the potatoes and vegetables.
- Use a spatula to create four small wells in the mixture.
- Crack an egg into each well. Alternatively, scramble the eggs in a bowl and pour them over the mixture.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the eggs. Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover again for 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired.
- Serve directly from the skillet with crusty bread or toast.
- Sit down and enjoy this hearty breakfast with loved ones!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- This dish can be made with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes