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Simple Loaded Breakfast Skillet

A hearty one-pan breakfast with crispy potatoes, vegetables, sausage, eggs, and melted cheese — quick, customizable, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium potatoes diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced, any color
  • 4 breakfast sausages sliced, or bacon strips
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook diced potatoes with seasonings until golden and crispy.
  2. Add onions, bell peppers, and sausage/bacon. Cook until vegetables are tender and meat is browned.
  3. Create 4 wells in the skillet and crack eggs into each. Cover and cook until eggs reach desired doneness.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over skillet and cover until melted.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace meat with extra vegetables or tofu. Prep vegetables the night before for faster morning cooking.