Country Breakfast Skillet

Start your morning with a warm, hearty meal that’s packed with flavor! This Country Breakfast Skillet is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy potatoes, colorful bell peppers, savory bacon, and melted cheese, all topped with perfectly cooked eggs. It’s easy to make and perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups country-style diced potatoes (frozen southern-style hash browns)
• ½ cup diced yellow onion
• ¾ cup diced green bell peppers
• ¾ cup diced red bell peppers
• 6-8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled or chopped
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 eggs
• Olive oil, for the pan

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Potatoes: Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes in a single layer. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping the potatoes about 3/4 of the way through, until they’re cooked through and slightly crispy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the potatoes to a plate and set aside.
3. Sauté the Vegetables and Bacon: Add 1-2 more tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and heat on medium-high. Add the diced onion, green and red bell peppers, and cooked bacon. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet and mix everything together. Spread the mixture evenly across the skillet. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
5. Melt the Cheese: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Cook the Eggs: While the skillet is in the oven, heat a separate frying pan over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil or butter, and fry the eggs to your liking (sunny-side-up, over-easy, or scrambled).
7. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the skillet from the oven and carefully place the cooked eggs on top of the cheesy potato mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty country breakfast!

Tips for the Perfect Breakfast Skillet:

• Customize Your Protein: Swap out bacon for sausage, diced ham, or even plant-based alternatives for a twist.
• Add More Veggies: Mushrooms, spinach, or diced tomatoes make great additions.
• Meal Prep: Dice your vegetables and cook your bacon ahead of time to save on prep time in the morning.

This Country Breakfast Skillet is a one-pan wonder that’s guaranteed to impress your family or guests. It’s simple, delicious, and oh-so-satisfying. Grab your skillet and start cooking!

Country Breakfast Skillet

This Country Breakfast Skillet is made with diced potatoes, bell peppers, bacon, cheese, onions, and fried eggs.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 23 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

 

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• 3 cups country style diced potatoes – diced frozen potatoes, southern style hash browns
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 3/4 cup diced green bell peppers
• 3/4 cup red bell peppers
• 6-8 sliced cooked bacon
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 eggs
• Olive oil for pan

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes in a single layer. Cover with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning once ¾ of the way through, until cooked and slightly crispy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add another 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet on medium high heat. Cook the onions, bell peppers, and diced ham, turning occasionally, until the bell peppers are tender and slightly charred and the bacon is cooked through and golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the prepared potatoes back into the skillet, and combine everything. Top with shredded cheese. Place in the preheated oven for 2-4 minutes, or until cheese is nicely melted.
• Meanwhile, fry 3 eggs on a separate frying pan any way you like. You can also make scrambled eggs instead.
• Remove breakfast skillet from oven, and top with the fried and/or scrambled eggs. Serve immediately.

Keyword breakfast, casserole, cast iron

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