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breakfast skillet hash on a white plate with crispy potatoes, diced ham, red and green bell peppers, melted cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg on top.

Breakfast Skillet

A cozy, filling Breakfast Skillet meal that brings crispy potatoes, savory ham, and melty cheese together in one comforting pan.
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Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: breakfast skillet, easy breakfast, hearty brunch, one pan meal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Covered cooking: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 390kcal
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil neutral cooking oil such as canola or avocado
  • 5–6 medium red potatoes cut into small 1 cm cubes for even browning
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground if possible
  • 3 bell peppers any color, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1½ cups cooked ham diced, smoked or honey ham both work well
  • 1¼ teaspoons Italian seasoning dried herb blend
  • 6 large eggs room temperature for even cooking
  • 1½ cups shredded cheese cheddar or a cheddar blend melts best
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish and freshness

Instructions

  • Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the cubed potatoes, season with part of the salt and pepper, and cook while stirring occasionally until golden outside and tender inside, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Stir in the ham, bell peppers, and Italian seasoning, cooking just until the peppers soften slightly but still have bite, about 3–4 minutes.
    Skillet filled with diced potatoes, ham, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers layered before mixing for a breakfast hash.
  • Use a spatula to make six small wells in the skillet for the eggs.
  • Crack one egg into each space, lightly season, then cover and cook until the whites are set but yolks remain to your liking, about 4–5 minutes.
    Close-up of eggs cooking in a breakfast skillet with crispy potatoes, diced ham, bell peppers, and cracked black pepper.
  • Scatter the shredded cheese and green onions over the skillet, allow the cheese to melt, then remove from heat and serve immediately.
    Breakfast skillet with baked eggs, melted cheddar cheese, roasted potatoes, ham, bell peppers, and green onions in a white pan.

Notes

Golden potatoes, soft-set eggs, and melty cheese make this skillet feel like a slow weekend morning—even on busy days.

Nutrition

Serving: 320g | Calories: 390kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 230mg (77%) | Sodium: 690mg (30%) | Potassium: 980mg (28%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 2450IU (49%) | Vitamin C: 95mg (115%) | Calcium: 210mg (21%) | Iron: 2.3mg (13%)
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