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Crispy-Bottom Breakfast Skillet

Potatoes go golden and crunchy on the bottom of a cast iron skillet while sausage crisps and eggs finish on top. A salty-savory one-pan breakfast that's breakfast-for-dinner ready.

Total time
22 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
19g
Crispy-Bottom Breakfast Skillet
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Dice onion and bell pepper into small pieces.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Add potato cubes and cook without stirring for 4 minutes until bottoms start turning golden.

  4. Step 4

    Stir potatoes, then add diced sausage, onion, and pepper. Cook for 6 minutes, breaking up sausage, until potatoes are tender and sausage is browned.

  5. Step 5

    Push mixture to the edges and crack eggs into the center. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Cover skillet and cook for 3 minutes until egg whites set but yolks still jiggle slightly.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet
  • knife and cutting board
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • lid or aluminum foil

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