A quick and delicious breakfast featuring eggs, potatoes and veggies! Add in some cheese and watch everyone devour this comfort food healthy breakfast. Ready in under 30 minutes!
This recipe originally published June 2018 now updated with step by step instructions, pro tips and FAQs.
This healthy breakfast skillet is a great choice for breakfast, brunch or really anytime you want a delicious and healthy meal. It has all the ingredients you need for a satisfying one dish meal including crispy potatoes, veggies, cheese and eggs. The extra veggies add fiber which help to control blood sugar levels.
Why this recipe works:
- Uses convenient frozen hash browns to form just enough of a base of satisfying potatoes without overdoing the carbs.
- Uses whatever veggies you have in your refrigerator. No need to shop for special ingredients. The veggies add fiber to the recipe- studies show fiber can help slow the rate your body absorbs carbs and can help regulate glucose levels.
The main ingredients:
- Shredded potatoes- use frozen potatoes which will cook down form a base for the veggies and eggs.
- Chopped veggies- use your favorites including mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes, etc. Other ideas include jalapeños, spinach, thin sliced squash/zucchini,etc.
- Eggs- these will be added on top
- Cheese- once again, use what you have on hand.
How to make breakfast skillet:
- Start by browning shredded potatoes. Be sure to salt and pepper the potatoes as desired.
- Chop your veggies.
- Saute the veggies in olive oil to soften them. This takes 5-6 minutes depending on the type and thickness of the veggies you choose.
- Drop an egg or two on top then sprinkle on the cheese. Cover the skillet so the eggs will cook.
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Expert tips:
- Use a nonstick skillet to keep shredded potatoes from sticking to pan.
- Prep the veggies the night before for an even quicker meal.
- Saute veggies long enough to allow them to release steam and brown slightly.
- Sprinkle diced ham, sausage or bacon on top if desired.
- Cover skillet to help eggs set.
Frequently asked questions:
Follow the instructions above to make this one dish breakfast from scratch.
This recipe is really a one pot meal and you get all your food groups in each delicious bite! Featuring potatoes, veggies, meat (optional), eggs and cheese.
This recipes contains 33gm carb with 4gm fiber. Most of the carbs are from the potatoes. This recipe uses the minimum amount of shredded potatoes to give the recipe flavor.
Hope you enjoy this Breakfast Skillet recipe! Be sure to check out these other low carb favorites.
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Recipe
Healthy Breakfast Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cup shredded hash browns, frozen*
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cups diced veggies (peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sharp cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet then add 2 cups shredded hash browns. Spread hash browns out in skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook over medium to medium low heat until brown on bottom about 7 minutes. Flip hash browns over sprinkle with salt and pepper then cook on low 7 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet then add diced veggies and saute over medium heat 5 minutes until softened.
- Layer sautéed veggies on top of hash browns. Make 2 small holes in mixture then gently drop eggs in. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper and cheese.
- Cover pan and cook over low until eggs are set- about 7 minutes. *Note: Nutritionals calculated using 1 cup potatoes as they will cook down from 2 cups to final measure of 1 cup.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to keep shredded potatoes from sticking to pan.
- Prep the veggies the night before for an even quicker meal.
- Saute veggies long enough to allow them to release steam and brown slightly.
- Sprinkle diced ham, sausage or bacon on top if desired.
- Cover skillet to help eggs set.
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