Description
Hearty Eggs and Potatoes merge rustic comfort with simple ingredients, creating a satisfying breakfast classic. Crispy potato chunks mingle with golden eggs, delivering a delightful morning meal you’ll savor until the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) red potatoes, chopped
- 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a robust 400°F, preparing a perfect cooking environment for the rustic potato and egg dish.
- Select a sturdy 10-inch ovenproof skillet and melt butter over medium flame, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Introduce chopped potatoes to the skillet, allowing them to sizzle and transform, stirring periodically until they reach a tender, golden consistency.
- Elevate the potato base with aromatic herbs and seasonings, gently folding in fresh parsley, minced garlic, garlic salt, and cracked pepper.
- Using the back of a cooking spoon, delicately craft four distinct wells within the potato landscape.
- Carefully nestle two eggs into each prepared pocket, ensuring a gentle placement without disrupting the potato foundation.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, allowing the eggs to cook for 10-12 minutes until they reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Generously blanket the dish with shredded cheddar cheese, returning the skillet to the oven for a final 1-2 minutes to create a molten, golden cheese layer.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately, presenting a vibrant, steaming potato and egg creation perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Gently press potato mixture to create uniform wells for eggs to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan to prevent sticking and ease of serving.
- Customize egg doneness by adjusting oven time – shorter for runny yolks, longer for firmer texture.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutritious twist and different flavor profile.
- Add crispy bacon bits or diced ham for extra protein and smoky depth.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like gouda, pepper jack, or feta for unique flavor combinations.
- For vegetarian option, replace cheese with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Keep herbs fresh by adding delicate herbs like chives or dill after baking for vibrant flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg