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Loaded Breakfast Skillet

This dish is a skillet-based breakfast that combines crispy diced potatoes, caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and runny eggs. The ingredients are cooked together in a single pan, creating a hearty, layered meal with textures ranging from crispy edges to soft, molten yolks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium potatoes diced
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 eggs eggs for frying
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional, for topping
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add the diced potatoes to the bacon fat and spread them out evenly. Let cook undisturbed for a few minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy.
  3. Stir in the sliced onions and cook with the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and the potatoes are tender and golden, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Create small wells in the potato mixture and crack the eggs into each well. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are just set, about 3-4 minutes. The whites should be firm, and the yolks still runny.
  6. Uncover, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, and cook for an additional minute until melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with the cooked bacon, and serve hot straight from the skillet for a rustic presentation.