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Loaded Breakfast Skillet

Loaded Breakfast Skillet

A hearty Loaded Breakfast Skillet with potatoes, sausage, eggs, and toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold or russet potatoes

Beans

  • 1 can pinto beans (about 15 ounces)

Sausage

  • 12 ounces uncooked breakfast sausage

Spices

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salsa

  • 1 cup mild or medium salsa plus more for serving

Cheese

  • 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar, pepper jack, or Mexican blend cheese divided

Eggs

  • 4 large eggs

Avocado

  • 1 medium avocado

Cilantro

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

Serving Options

  • Tortilla chips or tortillas for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, peel and cut 1 pound potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Drain and rinse 1 can pinto beans. Remove the casings from 12 ounces breakfast sausage if needed.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or ovenproof nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up into bite-sized pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Add the potatoes to the skillet and season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the beans, sausage, 1 cup salsa, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese. Create 4 divots in the mixture with the back of a spoon. Crack 1 large egg into each divot.
  • Bake until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, pit and slice 1 avocado. Coarsely chop ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and top with the avocado and cilantro. Serve with more salsa and tortilla chips or tortillas, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
Keyword breakfast, eggs, Loaded Breakfast Skillet, sausage, Skillet Recipe
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