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Easy Egg and Potato Breakfast Skillet

An easy egg and potato breakfast skillet made with golden potatoes, fluffy eggs, melted cheddar cheese, onions, and savory seasonings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and Aromatics
  • 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced into small cubes
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Eggs and Cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • Sliced green onions for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare the potatoes by peeling them if desired and cutting them into small, evenly sized cubes. Pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for about 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden and tender.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. If using bell peppers or mushrooms, add them and cook until tender. Add spinach during the final 1–2 minutes if desired.
  5. Make four small wells in the potato mixture using the back of a spoon.
  6. Crack one egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook for about 4–6 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks reach your preferred doneness.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes and eggs. Cover for about 1 minute, until the cheese melts.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley and sliced green onions if desired.
  9. Serve the skillet warm with your preferred breakfast sides.

Notes

  • Cut the potatoes into evenly sized cubes so they cook consistently.
  • Pat the potatoes dry before cooking to encourage better browning.
  • Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding.
  • Cook the potatoes over moderate heat so they become tender without burning.
  • Add garlic near the end of the potato cooking time to prevent it from burning.