Simple Skillet Egg Potato Hash (Printable Page)

Rustic skillet dish with golden potatoes, sautéed veggies, and cooked eggs for a wholesome meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced with skin
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Eggs

06 - 4 large eggs

→ Spices & Herbs

07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

→ Other

11 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and tender.
02 - Add chopped onion and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Evenly spread the hash in the skillet and drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on top.
05 - Create four wells in the hash using a spoon and crack one egg into each well.
06 - Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain runny. Adjust cooking time for preferred yolk firmness.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Gluten Free and Vegetarian
02 -
  • Add cooked bacon or sausage for a non vegetarian version
  • Top with shredded cheese before covering to melt
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for garnish to brighten the flavors
  • Make wells for eggs gently so potatoes don&t break apart
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