Easy Breakfast Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 15 ounces diced frozen hash browns
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 10-12 fully cooked sausage links
- 3-6 eggs
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes
- 2
Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add frozen potatoes. Cook the potatoes, tossing them gently, until they begin to get golden brown on the edges.
- 4
Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Add the chopped bacon and sausage. And cook, tossing, for 2 minutes.
- 5
Smooth everything into an even layer in the skillet and then make a little well where you want to crack each egg.
- 6
Crack the eggs into the well and sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper.
- 7
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- 8
Bake for 8-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and eggs are cooked to your liking. (In my oven 10 minutes yielded perfect over-medium eggs.)
Easy Breakfast Skillet
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, satisfying breakfast without the morning rush? This Easy Breakfast Skillet brings together all your favorite morning flavors in one convenient dish, perfect for feeding the family or prepping a weekend brunch that feels special without being complicated. You'll love how effortlessly it comes together.
This recipe shines in its remarkable simplicity and clever use of readily available ingredients. By calling for convenient kitchen staples like frozen diced hash browns, alongside pre-cooked bacon and fully cooked sausage links, you drastically cut down on active prep and cooking time. It's an approach that ensures a substantial, delicious meal can be on your table with minimal effort, making it a true breakfast game-changer.
You can expect a wonderfully savory and comforting experience from this breakfast skillet. Each forkful delivers a cohesive medley of classic breakfast components: crisp, golden-brown hash browns, robust and smoky bacon, and flavorful sausage, all perfectly complemented by rich, cheesy eggs. It’s designed to be a deeply satisfying and complete meal, offering a variety of textures and tastes that awaken your palate and leave you feeling nourished for the day ahead.
Feel free to make this skillet truly your own with a few simple adjustments. While the base calls for cooked bacon and fully cooked sausage links, you can easily swap in your preferred varieties, whether that's a leaner turkey bacon or a breakfast sausage with a hint of spice. Tailor the egg quantity to your liking, choosing anywhere from three to six eggs for a dish that’s as meat-forward or as egg-rich as you desire. And remember to personalize the seasoning to taste, ensuring your perfect balance of salt and pepper.
This Easy Breakfast Skillet is an ideal choice for a relaxed weekend breakfast, a festive holiday morning, or a casual brunch gathering. Serve it warm straight from the pan, allowing everyone to enjoy the comforting aromas and flavors of this delightful morning meal.