Thank God I'm a Country Boy
Start your morning off right with "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," a hearty, one-skillet breakfast inspired by rustic country living. This crowd-pleasing dish features golden, pan-fried russet potatoes, savory breakfast sausage, and a rainbow of sautéed bell peppers and onions, all topped with perfectly cooked eggs and gooey sharp cheddar cheese. Designed to satisfy with bold flavors and simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends. Ready in under 45 minutes, it combines wholesome comfort food with ease, making it the ultimate farmhouse-style breakfast. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's a celebration of homestyle cooking that's sure to bring everyone to the table. Keywords: rustic breakfast, country-style skillet, hearty one-pan recipe.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces breakfast sausage
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small yellow onion
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and dice them into 1/2-inch cubes. Rinse the cubes under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
While the sausage cooks, dice the red and green bell peppers, and finely chop the onion.
Step 5
Add the diced peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, or until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
Step 6
Return the cooked potatoes and sausage to the skillet, mixing everything together. Reduce the heat to low and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 7
In a small bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them lightly. Create small wells in the mixture in the skillet and pour the eggs evenly into the wells.
Step 8
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the eggs are just set.
Step 9
Sprinkle the sharp cheddar cheese over the dish, cover again, and let it melt for 1-2 minutes.
Step 10
Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately. Enjoy this country-style breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1568.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2620.6 |
| Total Fat 175.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 1376.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5590.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 147.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.6g | |
| Protein 108.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 246IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1148.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4437.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories