Description
This Simple Loaded Breakfast Skillet is a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for busy mornings or a relaxed weekend brunch. It combines crispy bacon, tender potatoes, savory sausage, and rich eggs, all brought together with melted cheese. The one-pan approach makes it easy to prepare and clean up, while the customizable ingredients allow you to tailor the dish to your taste or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 strips bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
- 20 oz refrigerated potatoes or 3–4 cups frozen hash browns
- ½ cup sweet onion diced, optional
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced, optional
- 8–10 sausage links cooked, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite
Serving
- Green onions sliced
- Tomatoes sliced
- Avocado sliced
- Jalapenos seeds removed and sliced
- Parsley
Instructions
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In a large skillet or cast iron skillet, cook bacon until crispy and remove from pan onto paper towel
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Add potatoes and cook until browned
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Add vegetables, if using and cook until tender, about 5 minutes
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Stir in sausage and bacon and heat through
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Add salt and pepper to taste
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Make wells in the pan and carefully break eggs into each well
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Cover pan and cook over medium low heat until whites of eggs are set, about 8-10 minutes
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Sprinkle with cheese and cook until melted
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Serve immediately with toppings of your choice
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Store leftovers in refrigerator
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe to your preferences. Swap out the meats for plant-based alternatives, adjust the spice level, or experiment with different cheeses. This dish is as flexible as it is delicious!