Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast Skillet
Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast Skillet brings together crispy bacon, golden potatoes, and sautéed onions under a blanket of melted Cheddar. Runny-yolk eggs and a hint of smoked paprika and garlic add richness and warmth, making it a comforting morning dish. Serve on a lazy weekend brunch or a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep most of the bacon fat in the skillet.
- 3
Crumble the bacon and set it aside.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium. Cook and stir the onion in the reserved bacon fat until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes; toss to coat evenly in the bacon fat. Pour in the water and cover the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the green onions, garlic, and paprika. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to make 4 wells in the potato mixture, exposing the bottom of the skillet.
- 6
Crack an egg into each well; season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese and bacon over the entire skillet.
- 8
Cover and cook until the egg whites are set and the yolks remain runny, about 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 523.37 kcal High 26%
- Protein 29.98 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 41.25 g 15%
- Total Fat 27.74 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 12.92 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 297.1 mg High 99%
- Sodium 725.24 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 3.82 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 413.98 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 2.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 940.65 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 55.96 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 15.45 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 1.28 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast Skillet is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Center Cut Bacon, Eggs, Green Onion, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 523.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Center-Cut Bacon, Eggs, Green Onion, Minced Garlic, Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast Skillet?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 523.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast Skillet healthy?
- Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 523.37 calories and 29.98 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 725.24 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.92 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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