Skillet Breakfast Potatoes
These skillet breakfast potatoes are creamy, flavorful, and the perfect side for any any breakfast. There are peppers, onions, and salty cheese mixed into these potatoes and they will be your new favorite breakfast recipe.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Fat 35
Carbs 40
Protein 24
Yield 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground Italian pork sausage
- 4 cups halved baby potatoes skin on
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1.5 cup diced bell peppers any color
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the pork sausage until cooked through and crumbled. Set aside.
- Meanwhile whisk together the heavy cream and flour in a small bowl for later use.
- Add the potatoes to the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and tender, set aside with the cooked pork.
- Add the onions and bell peppers to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and onion is cooked through.
- Return the cooked sausage and potatoes to the skillet along with the garlic powder, italian seasoning, salt and pepper and stir well.
- Pour in the cream and flour mixture. Simmer on medium high heat stirring occasionally until the cream mixture is bubbling and thickened.
- Top with the mozzarella cheese and keep on the heat to melt for a minute.
- For a crispier cheese topping, place the skillet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Tips & Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 2-3 months.
- Easily customize this recipe with what you have on hand! Try adding in diced mushrooms, chopped broccoli or sliced tomatoes. For a smokier flavor sprinkle with some cooked crumbled bacon at the end.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g