🥔🍳 Best Potatoes with Eggs Recipe (Skillet Style)
🔥 Crispy Potato & Egg Skillet
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 medium gold or russet potatoes, diced small
- 2–3 large eggs
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped (optional but adds great flavor)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika (optional)
- Optional add-ins: chopped bell pepper, spinach, cheese, bacon, or herbs
🔪 Instructions:
- Crisp the Potatoes:
- Heat oil in a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Add onions halfway through and cook until soft and slightly browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add Eggs:
- Option 1 (scrambled): Push potatoes to one side, crack eggs into the pan, scramble until just set, then mix everything together.
- Option 2 (fried): Crack eggs right over the potatoes and cook until whites are set but yolks are runny (or to your preference).
- Option 3 (baked): After crisping the potatoes, crack eggs over them and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 7–10 minutes until eggs are cooked through.
- Serve Immediately:
- Top with shredded cheese, hot sauce, chopped herbs, or avocado slices for extra flavor.
💡 Variations:
| Style | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Spanish-style Tortilla | Thinly slice potatoes, layer with onions, and cook with beaten eggs like a frittata. |
| Loaded Breakfast Hash | Add sausage or bacon, peppers, and finish with cheese. |
| Healthy Version | Use sweet potatoes, olive oil, and spinach for a lighter, nutrient-dense meal. |
| One-Pan Meal Prep | Make a large batch, portion it, and reheat throughout the week. |