Posted by becr zone 9 CA 19 on Fri, Aug 1, 08 at 19:38Shortcut Farmer's Skillet
A hearty and delicious one-pan breakfast, lunch, or supper! Uses pre-cut frozen potatoes, onions and bell peppers which makes it a breeze to prepare. May halve the recipe, although leftovers (if any) are lovely the next day! Serve with fresh fruit and your favorite beverage.
SERVES 6 -8
Ingredients:
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 (24 ounce) bag o'brien frozen potatoes
4-6 tablespoons chopped onions (fresh or frozen)
1 medium green bell pepper, roughly chopped (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons butter
4 sausage patties, pre-cooked and roughly chopped (I use Jimmy Dean, or may use ham or bacon)
4-6 tablespoons chopped fresh tomatoes (optional)
6 eggs
2 tablespoons milk (or water)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
snipped chives (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat skillet on medium heat with the olive oil.
2. Add frozen potatoes in a single layer. Cook 6 minutes, turn, and continue cooking another 6 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the chopped onions, bell peppers, and the butter. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pan, until onions are softened and peppers are almost done.
4. Reduce heat to low; stir in the chopped sausage (or ham or bacon), and the tomatoes, if using.
5. In a small bowl whisk eggs, milk, and the salt & pepper together. Add the chives, if using.
6. Pour egg mixture over potatoes, stirring to incorporate. Cook for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally, until eggs are done.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and snipped chives. Nice served with fresh fruit and your favorite beverage.
