Country Breakfast Skillet

Country Breakfast Skillet

from thespruceeats.com
Breakfast
45 min
6 servings
362 kcal / serving

This hearty breakfast skillet recipe includes eggs, bacon, onion, potatoes, and cheddar cheese. A true farmer-style breakfast that's sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

  • 6slices bacon (cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • ¼ cupchopped green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoonsfinely chopped onion
  • 6 cupscubed cooked potatoes
  • ½ cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6eggs (lightly beaten)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    In a large, heavy skillet, cook 6 slices bacon (cut into 2-inch pieces) over moderate heat until crisp.

  3. 3

    Remove the bacon to drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Crumble the bacon and set aside.

  5. 5

    Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings from the skillet. Heat these 3 tablespoons of drippings in the pan over medium-high heat until sizzling.

  6. 6

    Cook together 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper , 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion , and 6 cups cubed cooked potatoes . Stir gently until the potato cubes are browned.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the mixture and stir until melted.

  8. 8

    Add 6 large eggs (beaten) and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are set.

  9. 9

    Season with salt and pepper . Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the eggs. Serve immediately.