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Loaded Breakfast Skillet

Kelly Kittman

Prep 15 hrs15h
Cook 23 hrs23h
Serves 4

Potatoes, bacon, onions, eggs, and shredded cheese make a hearty and delicious breakfast or brunch dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon (cut in 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 3 russet potatoes (scrubbed, chopped into ¾ inch cubes)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 green onions (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  • 1
    Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, . Drain on paper towels; reserve most of the bacon fat in skillet.
  • 2
    Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir onions until starting to soften, about . Add potatoes; toss to coat evenly in bacon fat. Pour in water and cover skillet with a large lid. Cook, checking occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about . Add green onions, garlic and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Make 4 wells in the potato mixture using a wooden spoon, revealing the bottom of the skillet. Crack an egg into each well; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cooked bacon and Cheddar cheese over the entire skillet. Replace lid; cook until egg whites are set and yolks are still runny, about .
  • 4
    Cook's Note: If potatoes start to brown too quickly, add more water. Use scrambled eggs then put in oven for at 350.

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