Description
The Meat and Potatoes Breakfast Skillet is a hearty and satisfying morning dish combining crispy russet potatoes, smoky bacon or sausage, caramelized onions, colorful bell peppers, and creamy eggs. This one-pan recipe is simple, customizable, and perfect for fueling your day with balanced protein and carbs while delivering warm, nostalgic flavors. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s ideal for busy mornings or relaxed weekend breakfasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 large russet potatoes, washed, peeled (optional), and diced
Meat
- 6 slices bacon or 8 oz sausage, your choice
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Eggs and Toppings
- 4–6 eggs
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional)
- Cheddar cheese or cheese of choice (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika, 1 tsp
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash, peel if desired, and dice the russet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Parboil them for 5-7 minutes until just tender to reduce cooking time and ensure fluffy insides.
- Cook the Meat: In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon or sausage until browned and crisp. Remove the meat and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan for extra flavor.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, absorbing the delicious meaty fat.
- Brown the Potatoes: Return the parboiled potatoes to the pan, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook over medium-high heat until crispy and golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally to brown evenly.
- Combine and Cook: Add the cooked meat back into the skillet and mix all ingredients together. Create small wells in the skillet and crack eggs into each well if desired. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat until the eggs are set to your preferred doneness.
Notes
- Let potatoes brown undisturbed for a crispy crust.
- Cut potatoes evenly for consistent texture and cooking.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat retention and crispiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming and ensure frying.
- Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking to maintain their bright flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Keywords: breakfast, skillet, meat and potatoes, hearty, one-pan, crispy potatoes, bacon, sausage, eggs, comfort food
