Description
Start your day right with a hearty Meat and Potatoes Breakfast Skillet that combines crispy potatoes, sizzling meat, and savory seasonings in one satisfying dish. Perfect for a simple weekday breakfast or a weekend brunch, this comforting skillet provides a perfect balance of protein, carbs, and bold flavors to energize your morning.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
Meat
- Breakfast sausage or bacon, chopped into bite-size pieces
Vegetables
- Onions, chopped
- Bell peppers, chopped
Additional Ingredients
- Eggs (optional), to crack on top
- Olive oil or butter, for cooking
Seasonings
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Fresh Herbs
- Parsley or chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes for even cooking. Chop onions, bell peppers, and meat into bite-size pieces to ensure uniform cooking and easy eating.
- Cook the Meat: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage or bacon and cook until browned and crisp. Remove the meat, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet for cooking the potatoes.
- Crisp the Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet, spreading them evenly. Cook without stirring too often for about 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, to form a golden crust.
- Sauté Vegetables: Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers once the potatoes are crispy. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Combine and Season: Return the cooked meat to the skillet and mix it with the potatoes and vegetables. Evenly sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add Eggs (Optional): Create small wells in the skillet and crack eggs into each well. Cover and cook until the egg whites are set, but yolks remain runny, or cook to your preferred doneness.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Yukon gold for better crispiness.
- Cook over medium heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure potatoes brown properly.
- Season at different stages to build depth of flavor.
- This dish works well with leftover roasted potatoes or cooked meats for convenience.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or oven to retain crispiness; avoid microwaving to prevent soggy potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skillet serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg