Potatoes, eggs, and cheese make a fantastic combination! Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe for Cheesy Potato and Egg Skillet, a hearty dish you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Cheesy Potato and Egg Skillet
Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite cheese)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
- Hot sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
- Cook the Potatoes:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. You can cover the skillet for a few minutes to speed up the cooking process.
- Add the Veggies (Optional):
- If you’re using onion, bell pepper, or garlic, add them to the skillet once the potatoes are nearly done, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the Cheese:
- Once the potatoes and veggies are cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the potatoes.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the Eggs:
- While the cheese is melting, crack the eggs into the skillet over the potatoes (you can crack them directly onto the cheese layer or gently make small wells for the eggs).
- Cover the skillet again and cook the eggs to your desired doneness (about 4-6 minutes for runny yolks, or longer if you prefer fully cooked eggs).
- Serve:
- Once the eggs are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve with hot sauce, if desired, for a little kick!
Tips:
- For extra protein, you can add some cooked bacon, sausage, or tofu.
- Feel free to swap out the cheese based on what you have or prefer; a mix of cheddar and mozzarella works great for a gooey texture.
This dish is super flexible and can easily be adapted to what you have in the kitchen. You can even add a side of toast or a simple salad to make it a more complete meal.
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