Description
Hearty “simple loaded breakfast skillet” delivers a morning explosion of flavor and comfort, packed with crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and savory bacon. Breakfast champions will savor each delicious bite of this all-in-one skillet masterpiece that satisfies every morning craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 46 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8–10 sausage links, cooked and chopped
- 4 eggs
Vegetables and Starches:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) refrigerated potatoes or 3-4 cups frozen hash browns
- 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced (optional)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced (optional)
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Render bacon in a spacious skillet until golden and crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the rendered fat.
- Sauté diced potatoes in the bacon drippings, stirring occasionally to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior.
- Incorporate chopped bell peppers, onions, and any additional vegetables, cooking until they reach a tender consistency with slight caramelization.
- Introduce crumbled sausage and previously cooked bacon, warming them thoroughly throughout the skillet mixture.
- Season the medley with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Create gentle indentations within the potato and meat mixture, then carefully crack whole eggs directly into these pockets.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and allow eggs to gently poach until whites are completely set but yolks remain luxuriously soft.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar or your preferred cheese over the entire skillet, allowing it to melt into a creamy blanket.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped herbs like chives or parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering additional toppings such as sour cream or hot sauce on the side.
- Refrigerate any remaining portions in an airtight container within two hours of cooking, consuming within 3-4 days.
Notes
- Bacon Technique: Crisp bacon perfectly by starting in a cold pan and gradually heating to render fat slowly without burning.
- Potato Browning Tip: Pat potatoes dry before cooking to ensure golden, crispy exterior and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Egg Precision: Use fresh eggs at room temperature for more even cooking and better control of doneness in the skillet.
- Customization Hack: Swap meat proteins with plant-based alternatives like tofu or tempeh for vegetarian version without losing flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg