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Meat and Potatoes Breakfast Skillet

Meat and Potatoes Breakfast Skillet
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The Meat and Potatoes Breakfast Skillet is a warm, hearty one-pan meal combining crispy potatoes, savory meat, sautéed vegetables, and eggs cooked to perfection. Easy to prepare, versatile, and customizable, this recipe makes a satisfying breakfast or brunch that delivers balanced nutrition and comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 2 cups diced or shredded potatoes

Meat of Choice

  • 6 oz sausage, bacon, or ham (or preferred meat)

Vegetables

  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers

Eggs

  • 4 large eggs

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Fresh herbs (such as parsley, rosemary, or thyme), chopped, to taste

Cheese (Optional)

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or preferred cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Dice potatoes into small, even cubes. Toss with a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy outside and tender inside.
  2. Cook the Meat: In the same skillet or a separate pan, cook your chosen meat until browned and cooked through. Break sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened and fragrant, enhancing sweetness and color.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked meat to the skillet with the potatoes and vegetables. Mix gently to evenly distribute. Sprinkle in seasonings and fresh herbs as desired.
  5. Add the Eggs: Either crack eggs directly over the skillet to cook sunny side up, covering the skillet to cook through, or scramble eggs separately and pour over the mixture.
  6. Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover the skillet for 2–3 minutes to melt. Remove from heat and prepare to serve.

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes like Russets for crispiness or Yukon golds for a buttery flavor.
  • Parboiling potatoes for 5 minutes before cooking speeds up frying.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the potatoes; give them room to crisp.
  • Season in layers—salt and pepper the potatoes early, then adjust seasoning as you add meat and veggies.
  • Cover the skillet while cooking eggs to ensure whites are firm without overcooking yolks.

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Keywords: breakfast skillet, meat and potatoes, one-pan breakfast, hearty breakfast, easy breakfast, brunch recipe, gluten free breakfast

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