Simple Skillet Egg Potato Hash (Printable View)

A comforting one-pan dish combining golden potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and eggs for quick hearty meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced with skin
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Eggs

06 - 4 large eggs

→ Spices & Herbs

07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

→ Other

11 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and tender.
02 - Add onions and both bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
04 - Flatten the hash evenly in the skillet and drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top.
05 - Using a spoon, make 4 wells in the hash and crack one egg into each well.
06 - Cover skillet with lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain runny. Cook longer if firmer yolks are desired.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Simple and quick to prepare
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • Add cooked bacon or sausage for a non-vegetarian version
  • Swap in sweet potatoes for a sweeter twist
03 -
  • Use a cast-iron skillet for the best browning
  • Make sure potatoes are cut into even pieces to cook uniformly
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