Simple Skillet Egg Hash (Print View)

One-pan dish featuring golden potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and perfectly cooked eggs in under 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 ½ lb 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 additional to taste

→ Other

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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons of 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 chopped onions and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Flatten the hash evenly in the skillet and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
05 - Create 4 wells in the hash using a spoon. Crack one egg into each well.
06 - Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny. Cook longer if firmer yolks are desired.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Hearty and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Add cooked bacon or sausage for a non vegetarian version
  • Top with shredded cheese before covering to melt
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the best crust on your potatoes
  • Make wells wide enough to prevent eggs from spilling into each other
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