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Loaded Breakfast Skillet Recipe

Loaded Breakfast Skillet Recipe

4.5 from 18 reviews

This loaded breakfast skillet is a hearty and satisfying one-pan meal that combines crispy hash browns, eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese for a delicious start to your day.

Ingredients

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Bacon:

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped

Skillet Base:

  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups frozen diced hash browns (or cooked potatoes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add butter to the skillet and sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened.
  3. Cook Potatoes: Add hash browns, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and crisp.
  4. Add Eggs: Make wells in the hash browns and crack an egg into each one. Cover and cook until eggs are done.
  5. Finish Dish: Sprinkle with cheese and cooked bacon. Cover until cheese melts. Garnish with green onions or parsley.

Notes

  • You can customize this skillet with sausage instead of bacon, or add mushrooms, spinach, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
  • Serve with toast or tortillas for a complete breakfast.

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