Hearty Breakfast Skillet with Bacon, Sausage, and Eggs Recipe
This hearty Breakfast Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal featuring crispy bacon, tender potatoes, savory sausage, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked eggs. Ideal for a satisfying morning feast, it combines classic breakfast flavors and textures with ease and speed, making it perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 4–6 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 8–10 cooked sausage links, 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
Instructions
- Prepare the bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon pieces and cook until they are crispy and browned. This will render the fat and create a flavorful base for your breakfast skillet.
- Cook the potatoes and vegetables: Remove some of the bacon grease if too much has accumulated, then add the refrigerated potatoes or frozen hash browns to the skillet. Add the diced sweet onion and red bell pepper if using. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the sausage: Stir in the chopped cooked sausage links, mixing everything evenly. Allow the mixture to heat through for a few minutes to combine flavors.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed based on the saltiness of the bacon and sausage.
- Cook the eggs: Make four small wells in the potato mixture and crack an egg into each. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over low heat until the egg whites are set and yolks reach your desired doneness, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve: Carefully scoop out portions with eggs and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added color and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms can increase nutritional value.
- Use a lid to help cook eggs evenly without flipping.
- Refrigerated potatoes or frozen hash browns can be used interchangeably depending on preference.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to avoid over-salting due to cured meats.
Keywords: breakfast skillet, bacon and eggs, sausage hash, easy breakfast, one-pan meal
