Description

This Simple Loaded Breakfast Skillet is a hearty and flavorful morning dish featuring golden diced potatoes, sautéed onions and bell peppers, fresh spinach, and perfect eggs cooked right in the skillet. Topped with melted cheese and seasoned with paprika and fresh parsley, it’s a comforting and colorful start to your day, ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Vegetables

4 medium potatoes, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

Additional Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to create a hot cooking surface for the potatoes.
Cook the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become golden brown and tender.
Sauté onions and peppers: Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften and release their flavors.
Wilt the spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach, cooking for about 2 minutes until the greens are nicely wilted.
Create wells and add eggs: Make 4 small wells in the vegetable and potato mixture and gently crack one egg into each well.
Cook the eggs: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the egg whites to set while keeping the yolks runny.
Add cheese and melt: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet (if using), cover again, and cook for an additional minute until the cheese melts.
Season and garnish: Season the dish with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

You can use any color bell pepper depending on your preference for sweetness or flavor.
For fully cooked yolks, increase cooking time with the lid covered until the yolks reach desired firmness.
Optional cheese can be omitted for a dairy-free or lower-calorie version.
This recipe can be adapted by adding other vegetables like mushrooms or tomatoes.
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.