Breakfast Skillet – Foodie and Wine

Variations

Breakfast skillets with sausage are easy to customize with your favorite ingredients (or whatever you have on hand), hearty enough to keep you full, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Breakfast Skillet with Bacon: Add crispy bacon for a smoky, savory twist that pairs perfectly with eggs and potatoes.

Eggs Your Way: Cook eggs directly in the skillet, scramble them separately, or serve fried eggs on top—each method adds a different texture. You can also use just egg whites. 

Breakfast Burritos: Scoop your skillet mixture into a warm tortilla, add cheese, and roll it up for a hearty grab-and-go breakfast burrito.

Hash Browns: Swap out fresh potatoes with frozen hash browns for a quick shortcut. Just cook them according to the package directions before mixing into your skillet.

Sweet Potatoes: For a healthier spin, use diced sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. They add natural sweetness and a boost of nutrients that balance the savory flavors. 

Vegetable Skillet: Omit the breakfast meat and replace with your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, spinach, or zucchini.

How To Make A Skillet Breakfast

Here’s some quick visuals showing how to make this skillet:

Recipe Tips For Success

• Drain excess fat – If your sausage releases a lot of grease, drain off some before adding potatoes and veggies to avoid a heavy skillet.
• Cut potatoes evenly – Dice potatoes into uniform pieces so they cook evenly and crisp up nicely.
• Precook potatoes if needed – If you’re short on time, parboil or microwave potatoes for a few minutes before adding them to the skillet. This helps them cook faster.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan – Give potatoes and vegetables space to crisp instead of steaming. Use a large skillet for best results.