Baked Breakfast Skillet
This baked breakfast skillet is everything you want in a cozy morning meal. Crispy bacon, seasoned hash browns, and perfectly baked eggs all come together in one pan for an easy, satisfying breakfast. It is hearty, comforting, and perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort. Whether it is a holiday morning or a slow weekend at home, this skillet makes breakfast feel extra special.
Three things you’ll love
- One pan breakfast that keeps cleanup easy
- Hearty and filling with classic breakfast flavors
- Perfect for holidays, weekends, or serving a crowd
Breakfast Skillet
A one pan baked breakfast skillet made with crispy bacon, seasoned hash browns, and eggs baked until just set. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, and big flavor make this an easy go to for weekends or holiday mornings.
Equipment
- 9 in cast iron skillet
- another large skillet to cook the bacon
Ingredients
- 2 cups tater tots, crispy rounds or hash brown patties
- ½ tbsp seasoning, Lawry's or Red Robin
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup egg whites
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Spray the skillet with cooking oil spray. Add the tater tots to the pan, covering the bottom and sides. Sprinkle with seasoning. Bake for 15 minutes until brown and crispy.
- While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon in the other large skillet. Set aside on paper towels to cool. Once cooled, chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix in half of the cheese and half of the chopped bacon.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and mash down the potatoes with a fork. Pour in the egg mixture. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
- Reduce oven to 350℉. Bake for 35 minutes until the center is set. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Top with sliced green onions as a garnish and hot sauces if you like.