American · easy

Skillet Potato and Egg Hash

Name: Skillet Potato and Egg Hash
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Russet Potatoes, diced; 4 large Eggs; 1/2 medium Yellow Onion, diced; 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced; 3/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Crispy diced potatoes cooked in a cast iron skillet with onion and bell pepper, then topped with eggs cracked right into the pan. Everything finishes together in 30 minutes in one skillet. This is breakfast for dinner in its best form: a complete protein-and-starch meal that feels satisfying and slightly special.

36 min
Total: 4
Serves: $5.50
Est. cost: 380
Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged

Kid-friendly
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Meatless

Parent noteThe crispy potatoes and melted cheese are the kid draw here. The egg cooks right in the pan, no additional work. Contains eggs and dairy. For egg-averse kids, the hash itself without eggs is a fine side dish.

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Ingredients

Russet Potatoes, diced1 1/2 lbs
Eggs4 large
Yellow Onion, diced1/2 medium
Red Bell Pepper, diced1 medium
Shredded Cheddar Cheese3/4 cup
Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Smoked Paprika1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder1/2 tsp

Method

01
Dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
02
Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Do not stir for 5 minutes.
03
Stir and continue cooking 8-10 more minutes, stirring every few minutes, until potatoes are golden and crispy.
04
Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
05
Create 4 wells in the hash. Crack an egg into each well. Season egg yolks with salt.
06
Cover the skillet and cook 4-6 minutes until whites are set (or longer for fully set yolks).
07
Scatter cheddar cheese over the top, re-cover for 1 minute to melt.

380
Calories: 16g
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 18g
Fat