Potato Bacon Eggs Breakfast Skillet
This hearty Potato Bacon Eggs Breakfast Skillet combines crispy potatoes, smoky bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs in one pan for a satisfying start to your day.
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Mixing bowl (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 4 medium potatoes diced into small cubes
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil if needed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the pan.
- Add diced potatoes to the skillet and cook until golden and crispy, about 10–12 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add onions and bell peppers, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and sauté until softened.
- Stir the crispy bacon back into the skillet.
- Make 4 small wells in the potato mixture and crack an egg into each.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until eggs are set to your liking.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, if using, and let it melt.
- Garnish with parsley or chives and serve hot
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, serves 4, approx.):
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g