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Crispy Ultimate Breakfast Skillet with Bacon and Fluffy Eggs

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A quick and easy breakfast skillet featuring crispy potatoes, smoky bacon, and fluffy eggs, perfect for a hearty and satisfying morning meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon (Applewood-smoked preferred)
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the diced potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch. Pat them dry thoroughly with kitchen towels.
  2. Place the bacon slices in a cold skillet, then turn heat to medium. Cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
  3. Add butter and olive oil to the skillet with the bacon fat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; cook over medium heat until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the dried potatoes to the skillet. Spread them out evenly and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes before stirring. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until golden and tender, about 15 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. While potatoes cook, crack eggs into a bowl and whisk gently until just combined. For extra fluffiness, add a tablespoon of cold water or milk.
  6. Crumble half the cooked bacon over the potatoes. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the skillet, tilting the pan to spread. Reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook eggs slowly for 5-7 minutes, or until just set but still fluffy and moist. Avoid stirring.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Cover again for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove from heat and garnish with remaining bacon and fresh herbs.
  9. Serve hot, scooping portions with a spatula to get a mix of crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and bacon.

Notes

Dry potatoes thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Cook bacon low and slow to render fat and avoid burning. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming potatoes. Cook eggs on low heat covered to keep them fluffy. If skillet is too full, cook eggs separately and layer on top. Reheat leftovers in a hot skillet with a little oil to maintain crispiness.

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