Hobo Breakfast Special
Start your day with the comforting and rustic flavors of the Hobo Breakfast Special—a hearty one-skillet meal packed with crispy potatoes, savory breakfast sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and perfectly cooked eggs. This easy-to-make breakfast is seasoned with a blend of garlic, paprika, and black pepper for a bold, flavorful kick, and topped with melty cheddar cheese for a rich, satisfying finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the ultimate all-in-one breakfast recipe that’s ideal for busy mornings or casual weekend brunches. Serve it directly from the skillet for a warm, homestyle meal that’s sure to bring everyone to the table. Keywords: hobo breakfast special, one-skillet breakfast, hearty breakfast recipe, eggs and potatoes skillet, quick breakfast idea, cheesy breakfast skillet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Russet potatoes
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.5 pound Breakfast sausage
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 small Yellow onion
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and dice the russet potatoes into small, bite-sized pieces (about 1/2 inch cubes). There’s no need to peel them unless you prefer to.
Dice the green bell pepper and onion into small pieces to ensure even cooking.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and sprinkle them with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir well to coat the potatoes evenly with the seasonings.
Cook the potatoes for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden-brown and tender. If they start sticking to the pan, add a small splash of water or additional olive oil.
While the potatoes are cooking, in a separate pan, brown the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Once fully cooked, set the sausage aside.
Add the diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the potatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked sausage back to the skillet, stirring everything together.
Create four small wells in the potato mixture using the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into each well and cover the skillet with a lid.
Allow the eggs to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. If you prefer firmer yolks, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the skillet and cover for another 1 minute, just until the cheese melts.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired, for a fresh and colorful garnish.
Serve immediately, directly from the skillet, for a warm and hearty breakfast that everyone will love!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2098 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.4 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.7 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 944 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 5080 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 678 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3972 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
