One-Pan Breakfast Potatoes

This simple, hearty breakfast hash combines tender potatoes, savory veggies, and optional eggs—all cooked in a single skillet for minimal cleanup. It’s customizable, quick to prepare, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. One-pan breakfast potatoes are a staple for anyone who enjoys warm, crispy potatoes infused with flavor, without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. Whether you're cooking for a family weekend brunch or meal prepping for the week, this dish delivers on both taste and convenience.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• Potatoes – 4 cups cubed (about ½" pieces; use Yukon Gold or red potatoes)

• Onion – ½ cup finely chopped (white or yellow)

• Bell pepper – Optional, ½ cup diced (red or green)

• Garlic – 1 clove, minced (optional)

• Oil – 2–3 tbsp olive oil (or bacon drippings)

• Salt & pepper – To taste

• Water – ¼ cup (helps steam the potatoes)

• Eggs – 4 large (optional)

• Cheddar cheese – 1 cup shredded (optional)

• Green onions – 2 tbsp sliced (optional garnish)

• Bacon – ~4 strips, cut into 1″ pieces (optional)
  
  

Instructions

1. (Optional) Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.

2. Sauté aromatics: Add onions (and bell pepper, if using) to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes until softened, stirring to coat them in the fat.

3. Add potatoes: Stir in cubed potatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with oil (if needed), add water, then cover the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Stir only once or twice during this time to encourage browning.

4. (Optional) Add eggs: Make 4 small wells in the potato mixture. Crack one egg into each well. Cover and cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the whites are set and yolks are at your desired doneness.

5. (Optional) Top with cheese & bacon: Sprinkle shredded cheese and reserved bacon on top. Cover the skillet again for a minute or two to melt the cheese.

6. Finish & serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot straight from the skillet.
   
   

Serving

This dish is satisfying on its own but can also be paired with toast, avocado, fresh fruit, or salsa for a more complete breakfast. It's ideal for serving four people and also makes for a great next-day meal when stored in the refrigerator and reheated.