Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings
Prep Time:30 mins
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Total Time:
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Yield:4 servings
Yield:
4 servings
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Tips for the Perfect Egg, Hash Brown & Bacon Breakfast Skillet
One skillet is all you need for this breakfast of eggs with hash browns. Here are tips on how to make it:
Use a Large Cast-Iron Skillet
We recommend using a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet for this recipe. A large skillet is important because you need the surface area to get the potatoes crispy. Overcrowding your skillet will just steam the potatoes.
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Cook the Potatoes in a Single Layer
Cooking the potatoes in a single layer undisturbed will help them get brown and crispy. Resist the urge to stir them during this step! Make sure the potatoes are covered so that they cook through. You can cover the skillet with a lid or foil.
Create Wells for the Eggs
Using the back of a spoon, create 4 wells in the potatoes. Crack an egg into each well, cover and cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still mostly runny. This is a great way to cook eggs with hash browns in one skillet. Using just one skillet also means there’s minimal cleanup after the meal.
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3slicescenter-cut bacon, chopped2tablespoonscanola oil, divided16 ounces frozen southern-style diced hash browns (4 cups)4largeeggs¼teaspoonkosher salt¼teaspoonblack pepper1 ½ouncessharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/3 cup)¼cupchopped scallions (from 2 scallions)1teaspoonMexican-style hot sauce (such as Cholula)
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Ingredients
3slicescenter-cut bacon, chopped
2tablespoonscanola oil, divided
16 ounces frozen southern-style diced hash browns (4 cups)
4largeeggs
¼teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
1 ½ouncessharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/3 cup)
¼cupchopped scallions (from 2 scallions)
1teaspoonMexican-style hot sauce (such as Cholula)
DirectionsCook bacon in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; reserve drippings in skillet.Add 1 tablespoon of the canola oil to drippings in skillet; increase heat to medium-high. Add potatoes in a single layer; cook, covered, undisturbed, until potatoes are crisped on bottoms, about 7 minutes. Uncover; stir potatoes, and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil. Cook, covered, until potatoes are well browned, about 5 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterUncover skillet; create 4 wells in potatoes using the back of a spoon. Crack 1 egg into each well. Sprinkle entire skillet with salt and pepper. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese, being careful not to cover eggs with cheese. Cook over medium-high, covered, until cheese is melted and egg whites are set but yolks are still mostly runny, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 2 minutes. Sprinkle skillet with scallions and cooked bacon; drizzle with hot sauce.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterEquipmentLarge (12-inch) cast-iron skilletOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2019; updated October 2022
Directions
Cook bacon in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; reserve drippings in skillet.Add 1 tablespoon of the canola oil to drippings in skillet; increase heat to medium-high. Add potatoes in a single layer; cook, covered, undisturbed, until potatoes are crisped on bottoms, about 7 minutes. Uncover; stir potatoes, and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil. Cook, covered, until potatoes are well browned, about 5 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterUncover skillet; create 4 wells in potatoes using the back of a spoon. Crack 1 egg into each well. Sprinkle entire skillet with salt and pepper. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese, being careful not to cover eggs with cheese. Cook over medium-high, covered, until cheese is melted and egg whites are set but yolks are still mostly runny, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 2 minutes. Sprinkle skillet with scallions and cooked bacon; drizzle with hot sauce.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterEquipmentLarge (12-inch) cast-iron skillet
Cook bacon in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; reserve drippings in skillet.
Add 1 tablespoon of the canola oil to drippings in skillet; increase heat to medium-high. Add potatoes in a single layer; cook, covered, undisturbed, until potatoes are crisped on bottoms, about 7 minutes. Uncover; stir potatoes, and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil. Cook, covered, until potatoes are well browned, about 5 minutes.
Uncover skillet; create 4 wells in potatoes using the back of a spoon. Crack 1 egg into each well. Sprinkle entire skillet with salt and pepper. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese, being careful not to cover eggs with cheese. Cook over medium-high, covered, until cheese is melted and egg whites are set but yolks are still mostly runny, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 2 minutes. Sprinkle skillet with scallions and cooked bacon; drizzle with hot sauce.
Equipment
Large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2019; updated October 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)280Calories17gFat19gCarbs13gProtein
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