Description
A simple and hearty loaded breakfast skillet featuring golden sautéed potatoes, sautéed onions and bell peppers, fresh spinach, and perfectly cooked eggs, topped with melted cheese and seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper. This quick skillet meal is perfect for a satisfying morning start and serves 4.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables and potatoes.
- Cook potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook them for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown and tender.
- Sauté onions and peppers: Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they soften and release their aromas.
- Wilt spinach: Stir in the chopped fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until it wilts down nicely into the mixture.
- Add eggs: Create 4 small wells in the vegetable and potato mixture, then crack one egg into each well carefully to keep the yolks intact.
- Cook eggs: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny for that perfect texture.
- Add cheese: If using cheese, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the eggs and cover the skillet again for about 1 more minute until the cheese melts beautifully.
- Season and garnish: Season the skillet with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables by adding mushrooms or tomatoes if desired.
- For a vegan alternative, swap eggs with tofu scramble and use vegan cheese or omit cheese entirely.
- Adjust cooking time of eggs based on your preferred level of doneness.
- Serve with warm crusty bread or avocado slices for a fuller meal.
