Country Breakfast Egg Skillet

By srumbel

his hearty breakfast has it all – crispy potatoes, soft onions, peppers, eggs, and ham – all made together in one skillet!
from chelseasmessyapron.com

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup of chopped onion
• 1/4 cup of chopped red bell pepper, optional
• 2 cups of peeled and cubed red potatoes, rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste
• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons of milk or half and half
• 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste, optional
• 1 cup of diced, ham (or cooked, crumbled bacon)
• 1 cup of shredded cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook onion and peppers in butter till tender. Add potatoes and season to taste with the salt and pepper; stir, cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stir occasionally.
Meanwhile, beat together the eggs, milk, Cajun seasoning, ham and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Reduce heat to low and pour egg mixture over potatoes. Cook over low heat, without stirring, until set on the bottom, about 1 minute.
Lightly stir and turn eggs to shift uncooked eggs to the bottom and cook gently until eggs are cooked through, but still a little shiny and wet. Don't overcook. Taste, adjust seasonings as needed.
Transfer to plates or serving platter, and top with remaining cheese.
Serve immediately with a side of fresh, seasonal fruit. Or serve stuffed in tortillas to make breakfast burritos.
Serves: 4