Bacon, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Skillet
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4.5
Bacon, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Skillet
Description
The Bacon, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Skillet features a base of cubed southern-style hash browns or fresh potatoes sautéed with onion and optional garlic in bacon drippings for added flavor. Cooking the potatoes with occasional flipping encourages browning on the bottom while softening the inside. The eggs are cracked into wells made in the potato mixture and cooked gently under a cover until the whites set but yolks remain tender. Sprinkling shredded cheddar and crispy bacon pieces on top during the last few minutes provides a rich finish.
The final dish showcases contrasting textures and flavors: golden, slightly crisped potatoes, savory bacon, and creamy eggs balanced by cheddar’s sharpness. This skillet works well served directly from the pan for breakfast or brunch, optionally garnished with green onions for a mild, fresh bite.
Ingredients
- 4 Bacon strips cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups potatoes about 3/4 of 30 ounce bag, frozen cubed southern style hash browns; fresh potatoes can also be used
- 1/2 /2 cup white onion
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 /4 cup water
- 1 clove garlic this is optional, minced
- 4 egg large
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onion optional, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet.
- Add onion and potatoes to the pan stirring to coat in bacon drippings and cook for a couple of minutes. Add water and cover skillet. Cook for 15 minutes or until soft, only flipping once or twice. When you let the potatoes sit without flipping, they get nice and brown. Stir in garlic and cook for a minute. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Make four wells in the potatoes, exposing the skillet underneath. Carefully, crack the egg in each spot. Cover skillet and let eggs cook over low heat until egg whites are set, about 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle cheese and bacon on top during the last couple minutes of cooking. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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