An easy 20-minute egg skillet made with crispy red potatoes, bacon, sautéed onions and peppers with over easy eggs on top. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dinner!
I love a delicious, quick, and easy breakfast recipes! Other favorites include my eggs benedict recipe, egg frittata and hash brown egg cups.
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Breakfast Egg and Potato Skillet
I love a delicious, quick, and easy breakfast recipe to get the morning started off right! This egg skillet is a tasty new savory breakfast idea that has quickly become one of our favorites. It’s the perfect clean-out-your-fridge breakfast and makes enough to feed the whole family.
It’s made with buttered crispy red potatoes, bacon, sautéed onions, peppers and over easy eggs on top. This egg skillet recipes cooks in one pan and comes together in 20 quick minutes. It is similar to these delicious skillet breakfast potatoes, but with the addition of eggs to complete the meal.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: The potatoes are the base of the dish and get crispy on the outside with a tender inside. I used red potatoes since that’s what we had on hand, but yukon gold or russet potatoes work just as well.
- Butter: The potatoes cook in the butter, giving them a crisp exterior with a rich, buttery taste. I use salted butter to add more flavor.
- Bacon: Cooking the bacon in the pan with the potatoes is the perfect way to add more flavor to your egg skillet. Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces before frying so that it cooks quick and evenly.
- Onions and peppers: The veggies add another layer of flavor and are sautéed until caramelized and tender. Find tips for how to cut an onion.
- Eggs: Instead of making a breakfast skillet with scrambled eggs, we’re cooking them over easy by cracking on top and letting them steam until set. Hardly any work required!
- Seasonings: I keep it simple and use a dash of seasoned salt to cook the potatoes and veggies. Then finish it off with more salt and pepper to taste as needed.
Customizations
The beauty of making an egg skillet is how easily customizable the recipe can be. Use ham or sausage in place of bacon, or leave out the meat completely to make vegetarian.
Instead of over easy eggs, try a sunny side up egg or sneak in more veggies like mushrooms, spinach, asparagus or tomatoes if you prefer.
Or get the creative with the spices you use! Italian seasoning, garlic powder or onion powder would all add terrific flavor. You can even use garlic herb butter in place of regular butter. If you like spice, kick up the heat with paprika, chili powder or even a dash of hot sauce!
Tips for the Best Egg Skillet
- Dice the potatoes evenly. It’s important to dice the potatoes into smaller, bite-sized pieces so that they cook evenly and all the way through. Larger pieces will take longer to cook and may not crisp up as nicely while still remaining tender on the inside.
- Bacon grease. Don’t discard the bacon grease while cooking. The potatoes and veggies will cook in the grease, giving your egg skillet next-level flavor.
- Flip occasionally. Make sure to stir the potatoes continuously to ensure they cook evenly on all sides and don’t burn. The potatoes will be tender, so gently toss them so they don’t smash.
- Cast iron skillet. Although it’s not a necessity, there’s something about cast iron skillet potatoes that just can’t be beat. A well seasoned cast iron evenly distributes the heat from the stove, making it the perfect pan for frying potatoes. They get super crispy and delicious every time!
Toppings
Don’t forget to add your favorite toppings before serving! We love adding shredded cheese on top during the last few minutes of cooking, so that cheese gets melty and golden. Then add any of the other delicious ideas below.
- Shredded cheese: Freshly shredded cheddar (mild or sharp), Mexican cheese or mozzarella all taste great.
- Green onions: Sliced and added just before serving so they stay crisp.
- Avocado: Freshly sliced avocado or guacamole add great flavor.
- Tomatoes: Diced roma or cherry tomatoes or fresh pico de gallo or salsa for a Mexican twist.
- Herbs: Fresh cilantro or parsley are two of my favorites.
- Hot sauce: A dash of your favorite hot sauce is the perfect finishing touch!
What to Serve with Egg Skillet
This egg and potato skillet is plenty hearty, so we love serving this dish with a few lighter options to round out the meal. A fresh berry fruit salad or honey lime rainbow fruit salad always tastes delicious. This dish also tastes great served with a warm homemade biscuit topped with strawberry jam.
Repurposing Leftovers
Use leftovers to make an easy breakfast burrito, breakfast tacos or savory breakfast crepes. They all taste amazing and are a great way to transform the egg skillet into a totally new dish!
More Breakfast Favorites
- Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole: Perfect for serving a crowd.
- The Perfect Omelette: Soft, fluffy and easy to customize.
- Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pie: Great for Sunday brunch.
- Western Omelette: With ham, bell peppers and cheese, it’s filling and easy!
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Egg Skillet
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Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 pound red potatoes , washed
- 4 strips bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ red bell pepper , chopped
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 5 large eggs
- Salt and Pepper , to taste
Optional toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- green onions , sliced
- parsley optional for garnish
- avocado
- diced tomatoes
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into smaller bite sized pieces.
- Melt butter in a large skillet. Add potatoes, sliced bacon, onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Sprinkle seasoned salt evenly over top. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until crisp around the edges and fork tender. Flip occasionally, being careful not to smash the potatoes. Turn down the heat if they're cooking to fast.
- Make five wells in the potatoes and then crack the eggs into the skillet. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes over low heat, or until the eggs are set. Sprinkle salt and pepper over top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top the last couple minutes of cooking, if desired. Add green onions and hot sauce if desired. Serve while hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 30 Minute Meals, American, Breakfast, Eggs, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, One Pot, Savory Breakfast, Stovetop
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Made this for an easy and delicious dinner one night. Everyone loved it!
This is one of my new favorites! Can’t wait to make it again!
Glad you loved it!
Made this and it was a HUGE success! It was such a hearty breakfast and it cooked up in no time. Fabulous recipe!
So happy to hear you enjoyed it! :)
Looks yummy!!