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    Bacon, Egg, Potato and Cheese Breakfast Skillet

    Nov 4, 2016 · 13 Comments

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    This delicious Bacon, Egg, Potato and Cheese One Pan Breakfast Skillet has all you’ve ever wanted for breakfast! This gluten free breakfast recipe can definitely be one of your favorites. And you will love the bacon flavor in potatoes here.

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    Fat, protein and starches breakfast

    Fat, protein and starches in the foods you eat each day are critical in maintaining your health. Your body uses them for energy and movement, and they provide the building blocks for biological molecules in your cells and tissues.

    In this breakfast recipe, you have all three:

    Fat: Bacon and olive oil
    Protein: Bacon and eggs
    Starches: Potatoes

    I have never been the kind of person to be able to physically tolerate cereal or sweet type of breakfast. It always affected my blood sugar negatively. I would get jumpy, easily irritable and unpredictable in my moods.

    Breakfast-Skillet-with-Bacon-Potatoes-and-Eggs

    This bacon, egg and potato skillet will make you feel full longer and therefore happier. In other words, human body thrives on protein with some fats and starches for breakfast!

    Variations in this One Pan Breakfast

    • Sausage can be used instead of the bacon in this recipe
    • Use frozen hashbrowns instead of potatoes for a faster preparation
    • Use sweet potatoes instead of the regular ones.
    • Beat the eggs and pour them over the entire skillet for scrambled egg version
    • Add green chillies or jalapeños for more spice

    Overall, the combinations are endless!

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    How to cut the potatoes

    Make sure to slice the potatoes in small chunks so that they can cook quickly in the bacon grease.

    When should bacon be added to the egg and potato skillet?

    Make sure to add crumbled bacon after eggs are done and cheese is melted. Do not add it at the same time you add eggs as bacon will soften and will not be crisp.

    And next time you find yourself reaching for something sugary for breakfast, remember this savory combination of bacon, egg and potatoes. It will keep you quite full till lunch and happy for the rest of the day!

    If you are hungry for more bacon, you might enjoy these delicious LUNCH bacon recipes:

    • Chicken penne pasta with spinach and bacon in creamy tomato sauce
    • Bacon and Mozzarella Crusted Chicken over Pasta
    • Brussels sprouts and Bacon Gratin with Gruyere Cheese
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    4.70 from 13 votes

    Bacon, Egg, Potato and Cheese One Pan Breakfast Skillet

    This delicious one pan breakfast skillet has all you’ve ever wanted for breakfast: bacon, eggs, potatoes and cheese! It will become one of your breakfast favorites.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: bacon breakfast skillet, bacon egg potato skillet
    Servings: 4 servings
    servings
    Author: Olya

    Ingredients

    • 4 strips bacon
    • 1 sweet onion, (chopped)
    • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 medium red potatoes, (diced)
    • Salt and pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, (shredded)
    • 3 green onions, (chopped)

    Instructions

    • Place bacon in a large and deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon slices from the pan, but keep the grease. Crumble bacon and set aside.
    • Add garlic and onion to the skillet with bacon grease. Start sautéing, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
    • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and chopped potatoes to the onions and cook on medium heat until browned. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until potatoes are soft.
    • Using a wooden spoon, make four holes in the potatoes and crack an egg into each hole. Season each egg with salt and pepper.
    • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes and eggs.
    • Cover with lid and cook until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. When eggs are done and cheese is melted, sprinkle with crumbled bacon, chopped green onions and more cheese.
    Nutrition Facts
    Bacon, Egg, Potato and Cheese One Pan Breakfast Skillet
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 481 Calories from Fat 234
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 26g40%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Cholesterol 207mg69%
    Sodium 430mg19%
    Potassium 1224mg35%
    Carbohydrates 42g14%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 20g40%
    Vitamin A 625IU13%
    Vitamin C 24.4mg30%
    Calcium 275mg28%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    Comments

    1. Randy Andrews says

      July 04, 2022 at 12:53 pm

      I always cook the bacon, potatoes, onion, jalepenos, and seasoning together first, then add the eggs, and no cheese

      Reply
      • Olya says

        July 05, 2022 at 5:31 pm

        Perfect without cheese too!

        Reply
    2. Laney says

      April 24, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      This is a great recipe and easy to meal prep.

      Reply
      • Olya says

        April 25, 2021 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you Laney – I am glad you liked it.

        Reply
    3. Susan O'Neill says

      May 17, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Really liked this recipe. It did take longer for the potatoes to cook than I expected, and I agree that the garlic should be added towards the end of the potatoes cooking. My husband thought it was too much garlic, but I loved it!
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Olga says

        May 18, 2020 at 3:25 pm

        Thank you Susan for your tip about the garlic.

        Reply
    4. Jess says

      April 14, 2020 at 9:44 am

      I would recommend putting the potatoes first and then onion and garlic given that onions and garlic turns so fast! Did this recipe in the order side and my garlic burned before I even added potatoes. Also not enough time for potatoes to cook came out undone :/

      Reply
    5. Stephanie Chandler says

      January 17, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      Absolutely amazing! Family loves it, actually craves it. I’ve used bacon & sausage but prefer sausage while using leftover bacon grease to sauté garlic & onions.

      Reply
    6. Jennifer says

      January 30, 2018 at 7:31 am

      Made it several times. Added tomatoes with potatoes – super delicious.

      Reply
      • Susan O'Neill says

        May 17, 2020 at 11:19 am

        That’s great! Love the tomatoes addition.

        Reply
    7. Jessie says

      January 07, 2018 at 10:44 pm

      I scrambled the eggs and ate it with hot chili sauce so delicious

      Reply
    8. Katie says

      October 07, 2017 at 10:43 pm

      Loved the potatoes here

      Reply
    9. Helen says

      September 12, 2017 at 10:46 pm

      I doubled up on the eggs and scrambled them after they started to set. Really good

      Reply

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