Breakfast Mess

Meet your ultimate morning indulgence: the "Breakfast Mess," a hearty, flavor-packed skillet dish perfect for starting your day with a punch of savory bliss. This one-pan recipe combines crispy, golden russet potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, and your choice of savory breakfast sausage or smoky bacon for a protein-packed base. Toss in vibrant bell peppers, sautéed onions, and fragrant garlic for a delectable dose of veggies, and finish it off with a generous topping of melted cheddar cheese for ooey-gooey perfection. Ready in just 40 minutes, this breakfast skillet is the ideal combination of textures and flavors, customizable with a kick of hot sauce or fresh green onions for garnish. Whether you're hosting brunch or fueling up for a busy day, this comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe is as easy as it is satisfying. Keywords: breakfast skillet recipe, hearty breakfast ideas, potatoes and eggs, one-pan breakfast, easy brunch recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 2 medium russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon
• 2 stalks green onions
• 0 to taste hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into small, even cubes (about 1/2 inch).

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and parboil the potatoes for 5-6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the potatoes cook, dice the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic, and chop the green onions. Set these aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the boiled potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the cooked breakfast sausage or crumbled bacon to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Push the contents of the skillet to one side and add the eggs to the empty side. Scramble the eggs gently until mostly set.

Step 8

Combine the scrambled eggs with the sausage mixture and return the crispy potatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately. Add a few dashes of hot sauce on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1370 grams (1370.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2519

Total Fat 180.60g	232%
Saturated Fat 73.10g	366%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1457mg	486%
Sodium 5594mg	243%
Total Carbohydrate 113.40g	41%
Dietary Fiber 11.50g	41%
Total Sugars 16.00g
Protein 111.90g	224%

Vitamin D 246IU	1230%
Calcium 1170mg	90%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 3275mg	70%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 18.0%