Start your morning strong with this Hearty Breakfast Skillet. Crispy potatoes, sunny-side-up eggs, smoky bacon, and fresh vegetables all come together in one sizzling pan — perfect for brunch or a cozy breakfast! Enjoy!
Bold flavor, simple steps, and that homemade comfort as only a Good Plate.Co meal can deliver.
🧾 Introduction
Some meals don’t just feed your body, they fill your soul with joy. This hearty breakfast skillet is indulgent comfort. Crispy potatoes, sunny-side-up eggs, smoky bacon, and fresh vegetables all come together in one sizzling pan — perfect for brunch or a cozy breakfast! an easy summer/autumn meal/meal prep, and tastes as if you paid for a gourmet meal, yet is full of the kind of comfort that only home-cooked food delivers.
Now, this is a staple in my rotation — simple enough for Monday morning, yet bold enough to serve when company drops by. Every bite hits that perfect balance of savory, spice, heart, and happiness.
🕒 Quick Facts
| Prep Time | 15 mins |
| Cook Time | 15 mins |
| Total Time | 30 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
| Difficulty | Easy to medium |
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped or strips cut in half.
- ½ bell pepper, diced
- ¼ onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
🧂Optional Ingredients
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- green onions, sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Sliced avocado
- Diced tomatoes
- Hot sauce
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Smoked paprika
The Sides
- Grits
- Toast/muffin
- Avocado slices
- Fresh, crisp fruit salad
👩🍳 Bringing It All Together
- Open your heart to love and gratitude. Turn on your favorite music. Wash your hands.
- Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces
- Dice the bell pepper, onion, tomato, and green onions, and slice the avocado.
- Heat oil & butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes, bell pepper, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook until potatoes are crispy (10–12 mins). Flip as needed, don’t smash the potatoes.
- Cook bacon separately until crisp.
- Make 4 wells in the potatoes and crack eggs into the wells; turn down the heat, cover, and cook sunny-side-up.
- Top with bacon, red pepper flakes, and herbs. Garnish as desired.
- Finally, plate a goodplate, serve hot, and enjoy a dish that never disappoints — gourmet flavor made at home with love.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free products and double-check the labels. Make without the bacon for a vegetarian version.
- You can scramble, fry, or even boil the eggs. Whatever version you enjoy the most!
- You can bake the bacon in the oven at 375° F
- Meal prep: Assemble in several containers and refrigerate up to 2 days for breakfast/lunch for a couple of days.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with your choice of sides: Grits, toast/muffin, avocado slices. Add a fresh, crisp fruit salad for cool balance and a light, refreshing beverage.
❄️ Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F or in a skillet over low heat until it smells irresistible, about 10 minutes.
💬 Final Bite
This hearty breakfast skillet is indulgent comfort. Crispy potatoes, sunny-side-up eggs, smoky bacon, and fresh vegetables all come together in one sizzling pan — perfect for brunch or a cozy breakfast! This recipe delivers every single time. It’s a GoodPlate.Co favorite because it’s simple, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser. When you make it, tag @GoodPlate.Co — we’d love to see your plate!