Simple Loaded Breakfast Skillet Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Simple Loaded Breakfast Skillet featuring crispy bacon, sausage, potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with perfectly cooked eggs. This skillet recipe is perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch that combines savory meats, vegetables, and eggs in one pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 4–6 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 8–10 sausage links, cooked and chopped
Vegetables
- 20 oz refrigerated potatoes or 3–4 cups frozen hash browns
- ½ cup sweet onion, diced (optional)
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced (optional)
Other
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon pieces. Cook until they are crispy and browned, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Once done, remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the diced sweet onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the bacon fat. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. If not using onions or peppers, skip to the next step.
- Add and cook the potatoes: Add the refrigerated potatoes or frozen hash browns to the skillet. Spread them evenly and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown on the edges, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked sausage and bacon: Stir in the cooked sausage links and the cooked bacon pieces to the potatoes and veggies mixture. Mix well and let everything heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the eggs: Clear some space in the skillet and crack the eggs directly into the pan. Cook the eggs to your desired doneness—sunny side up, over easy, or scrambled—while the skillet mixture remains warm.
- Add cheese and serve: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the skillet. Cover the pan briefly or lower the heat to allow the cheese to melt. Serve immediately, enjoying the combination of flavors and textures in every bite.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and sausage and add additional vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
- Use different cheese varieties such as pepper jack or mozzarella for altered flavor.
- You can prepare the potatoes the night before to save time in the morning.
- Season with additional herbs like parsley or chives for freshness.
- Adjust cooking times depending on the type of potatoes used (fresh, refrigerated, or frozen).
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