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Breakfast Skillet with Eggs and Potatoes

Breakfast Skillet with Eggs and Potatoes is a hearty one-pan meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 –10 slices turkey bacon chopped
  • 8 beef sausage links
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • Salsa for serving
  • Hot sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the beef sausage until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and leave about 3–4 tablespoons of grease in the pan.
  • Add diced potatoes in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and crispy, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Push potatoes to one side and add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
  • Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces and return it along with the turkey bacon to the skillet. Sprinkle smoked paprika over everything.
  • Make 6 small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each one. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the skillet.
  • Cover and cook on low heat until egg whites are set and cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve hot with salsa and hot sauce. This Breakfast Skillet with Eggs and Potatoes is best enjoyed fresh.

Notes

  • Swap cheddar with mozzarella or pepper jack for a flavor twist.