Hearty Breakfast Skillet with Crispy Potatoes, Bacon, and Fried Eggs

Hearty Breakfast Skillet with Crispy Potatoes, Bacon, and Fried Eggs ingredients

• 2 large Russet potatoes
• 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 0.5 Yellow onion
• 0.5 Green bell pepper
• 0.5 Red bell pepper
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 4 Large eggs
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley

Watch how to make Hearty Breakfast Skillet with Crispy Potatoes, Bacon, and Fried Eggs

Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.

How to make Hearty Breakfast Skillet with Crispy Potatoes, Bacon, and Fried Eggs

1. Wash potatoes and dice into 1/2-inch cubes. You can peel them or leave the skin on for extra texture. Pat them very dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
2. In a large (10-12 inch) oven-safe skillet (cast iron works best), cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
3. Add the diced potatoes to the hot skillet with the bacon grease. Spread them in a single layer if possible. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
4. Add the chopped yellow onion and bell peppers to the skillet with the potatoes. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Stir in the crumbled bacon with the potato and vegetable mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. Using the back of a spoon, create four small wells in the potato mixture. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
7. Cover the skillet with a lid (or foil if your skillet doesn't have one) and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness (runny, soft, or hard).
8. Remove from heat, season the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
9. Serve the skillet directly from the pan, or divide into individual portions. Enjoy hot!

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