There is something about a hearty cast iron breakfast skillet that feels like the perfect weekend breakfast, or easy breakfast-for-dinner idea. This Cheesy Breakfast Skillet combines crispy potatoes, savory sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, fresh spinach, and perfectly cooked eggs all in one pan.
This cheesy skillet breakfast is the kind of easy one pan breakfast recipe that works any time of day. Crispy potatoes, savory sausage, melted cheddar cheese, sautéed vegetables, and perfectly cooked eggs come together in a hearty cast iron breakfast skillet that is perfect for brunch, meal prep, or breakfast-for-dinner nights. Whether you use fresh potatoes or frozen hash browns, this comforting breakfast recipe is packed with flavor and comes together with simple ingredients.
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Description
Cheesy Breakfast Skillet made with sausage, potatoes, eggs, peppers, spinach, and cheddar cheese in one easy cast iron skillet breakfast recipe.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Jimmy Dean country sausage
- 4 to 5 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for the eggs
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 red potatoes, diced small (or 1 1/2 cups frozen diced potatoes)
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add the country sausage and break it apart as it cooks. Continue cooking until browned and fully cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and reserve.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet along with the diced potatoes. Sprinkle the potatoes with the seasoning blend and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook the potatoes for about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and lightly crisp.
- Add the minced onion, diced red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Continue cooking until the vegetables are softened to your liking, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir the cooked sausage back into the skillet along with the chopped spinach. Toss everything together just until the spinach wilts.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Create 4 to 5 small wells in the skillet mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- Season the eggs lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the eggs reach your desired doneness. For softer yolks, cook about 4 to 5 minutes. For firmer yolks, cook longer.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- ENJOY!
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