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Crispy Loaded Breakfast Skillet with Sausage and Eggs

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A hearty and easy breakfast skillet combining crispy potatoes, savory sausage, and perfectly cooked eggs, ideal for busy mornings or weekend brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 8 ounces breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 4 large eggs, preferably at room temperature
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional chopped parsley or chives for garnish
  • Optional pinch of red pepper flakes or dash of hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and dice 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Rinse under cold water and pat dry thoroughly.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 8 ounces breakfast sausage, breaking it apart. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving rendered fat in skillet.
  4. Add chopped onion and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  5. Add diced potatoes to the skillet in an even layer. Season generously with salt and pepper. Let cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to crisp the bottom, then stir and cook for another 8–10 minutes until golden and tender. Add more olive oil or butter if needed.
  6. Return cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Make 4 small wells in the skillet mixture and crack one egg into each well. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
  8. Sprinkle ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet.
  9. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8–12 minutes, depending on desired egg doneness.
  10. Remove skillet carefully from oven. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve immediately.

Notes

Dry potatoes thoroughly before cooking for extra crispiness. Let potatoes cook undisturbed to form a golden crust. Use medium heat to brown sausage without burning. Eggs can be cooked on stovetop covered if oven is not available. For dairy-free, omit cheese or use vegan alternative. For vegetarian, substitute sausage with mushrooms or plant-based sausage.

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