My family loves these Cast Iron Skillet Breakfast Potatoes and Cheese. They will quickly become your favorite breakfast. Bacon, hash browns and veggies make a great casserole that’s perfect for a morning breakfast or for dinner.
Need more fabulous breakfast or brunch recipes, try my feta spinach frittata or my stuffed french toast with strawberries. They are sure to be a hit.
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Why this Cast Iron Skillet Breakfast Recipe is a Keeper
My hearty breakfast skillet recipe is easy, customizable and super quick. Eggs and potatoes are perfect even for the pickiest of eaters.
- One-Pan Meal: It’s a complete meal in one skillet, minimizing cleanup.
- Customizable: You can easily adapt the recipe to your preferences.
- Hearty and Satisfying: It’s a filling and satisfying breakfast that will keep you full for hours.
- Versatile: It can be served for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.
- Uses Leftovers: It’s a great way to use leftover vegetables and meat.
- Comfort Food: It’s a warm and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly mornings.
- It is delicious: It is a very delicious and satisfying meal.
Can I Use Other Meat Such as Sausage or Corn Beef Hash for the Potatoes?
Absolutely. That is what makes this recipe a keeper. You can add several different meats or stick with your family favorites. Bacon and sausage go well together.
Pro Tip for the Breakfast Skillet Casserole
Use a Lid: Covering the skillet with a lid can help cook vegetables faster. Ensure you are stirring occasionally.
Ingredient Notes and Variation Suggestions for the Hash Brown Recipe
To make skillet recipes for breakfast, you will need just a few easy to find ingredients. This recipe is super customizable, so try using different ingredients for breakfast skillet or experiment with flavors.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Bacon: Bacon is always a great golden brown addition to any hearty breakfast egg bake.
- Other Protein: Breakfast sausage and bacon are a classic combo. Feel free to also try maple sausage or steak.
- Eggs: Add scrambled eggs with yolks, egg whites or try a fried egg on top of this great breakfast.
- Hash Browns: Use frozen hash browns to make this cast-iron skillet breakfast. You could also use shredded potatoes for breakfast hash.
- Vegetable Variations: Add mushrooms, spinach, kale, or tomatoes.
- Cheese Variations: Use Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or feta in this cheesy eggs simple breakfast.
- Spice Variations: Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, or Italian seasoning.
- Herb Variations: Use fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or chives.
Special Equipment Needed for the Bacon Breakfast Skillet Recipe
A specific piece of equipment can sometimes make all the difference in a recipe.
- Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron pan is great because not only is it stovetop safe, it can also go in the oven. Make sure it is well seasoned.
How to Make this Loaded Skillet Breakfast Potatoes
This breakfast potatoes skillet recipe comes together in just 3 easy to follow steps. Breakfast skillet recipes are so easy and delicious, I make this one for Christmas morning.
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- Preheat Oven and Prep Dish: Preheat the oven to 375℉ and grease a baking dish.
- Cook Veggies and Add Potatoes: Melt butter in large cast-iron skillet ever medium heat and sauté the onions, bell pepper and garlic. Add the potatoes, some salt and pepper, and toss together.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish and top with the shredded cheeses and bacon. Cook the breakfast skillet until hot and bubbly.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Skillet Fried Potatoes and Onions
Preparing ingredients ahead of time can help to save time and kitchen space when it comes to making the skillet potatoes and onions.
- Chop Vegetables: Dice onions, peppers, potatoes, and any other vegetables the night before and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- Cook Potatoes (Partially): If using raw potatoes, you can parboil or partially cook them to reduce cooking time in the skillet.
- Cook Meat: Cook crispy bacon, sausage, or ham ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- Grate Cheese: Grate any cheese you’ll be using and store it in an airtight container.
- Mix Seasonings: Combine all dry seasonings in a small bowl.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Breakfast Skillet Potatoes Recipe
- Storing: Store this delicious breakfast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Reheat leftover breakfast in the microwave, skillet or oven.
- Using Loaded Breakfast Leftovers: Enjoy leftovers rolled in a tortilla as breakfast burritos. It also makes a great breakfast for dinner.
Common Questions and Reader Interaction About This Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Feel free to add toppings such as hot sauce, more cheddar cheese, or even a dollop of sour cream.
The best way to prevent potatoes from sticking is to preheat the skillet. A preheated skillet helps everything not stick.
Sure, try sweet potato hash for this cast iron breakfast. You could even use red potatoes.
Yes, omit the bacon and add even more vegetables to the breakfast dish. Vegan bacon is also a great option for the dish.
Expert Tips for Making This Easy Breakfast Skillet Recipe
- Preheat the Skillet: A hot skillet ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
- Use Enough Fat: Use enough oil or butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer ingredients in the skillet according to their cooking time. Start with the longest-cooking items first.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Overcrowding the skillet leads to steaming instead of browning. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Season Well: Season each layer of ingredients with salt, pepper, and other desired spices.
- Deglaze the Skillet: After cooking meat, deglaze the skillet with a splash of broth or wine to add flavor.
- Use a Metal Spatula: A metal spatula is great for scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
- Top with an Egg: Use a cast iron skillet to fry an egg for on top. Melt a little butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs and cook for 5 minutes or until egg whites are set and yolks begin to thicken.
- Serve With: Serve with Bisquick Waffles, Berry Breakfast Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing or Mango Pineapple Smoothie.
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Cast Iron Skillet Breakfast Potatoes and Cheese
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 2 Onions, diced
- 4 pounds Diced frozen hash brown potatoes, 2 bags
- ¼ teaspoon Salt , to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Ground pepper, to taste
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 8 slices Bacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ and butter a baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet and sauté the onions, peppers and garlic until browned.
- Add the frozen hash browns, some salt and pepper and toss together.
- Transfer to buttered baking dish and top with the cheese and bacon.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Christina’s Notes
- Preheat the Skillet: A hot skillet ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
- Use Enough Fat: Use enough oil or butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer ingredients in the skillet according to their cooking time. Start with the longest-cooking items first.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Overcrowding the skillet leads to steaming instead of browning. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Season Well: Season each layer of ingredients with salt, pepper, and other desired spices.
- Deglaze the Skillet: After cooking meat, deglaze the skillet with a splash of broth or wine to add flavor.
- Use a Metal Spatula: A metal spatula is great for scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
- Top with an Egg: Use a cast iron to fry an egg for on top. Melt a little butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs and cook for 5 minutes or until egg whites are set and yolks begin to thicken.
- Serve With: Serve with Bisquick Waffles, Berry Breakfast Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing or Mango Pineapple Smoothie.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
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I am adding this to our regular weekend breakfast rotation! You can’t go wrong with these flavors.
I love the addition of bacon to hash brown casserole to change up the flavor. Thanks for the recipe.
I want to make this for Christmas morning. It looks like a great make ahead, you said it can be made the night before. Busy on Christmas Eve Day. Do you think I can make it on Sunday to bake off Christmas morning Tuesday. Thanks 😄
I never made it that far in advance, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t keep. Let me know how you make out. Merry Christmas!