Rise and Shine Breakfast Skillet

5 from 3 votes

A hearty, flavor-packed breakfast skillet loaded with savory sausage, crispy potatoes, fresh vegetables, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese — the perfect way to start your day.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: american food, american recipe, rise and shine breakfast skillet

Servings:

Equipment

1 Large Skillet

Ingredients

2 lbs Italian sausage
1 lb andouille sausage
4 medium potatoes, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 bell peppers (any color), diced
8 large eggs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese blend)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced andouille sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside with the Italian sausage.
Add olive oil to the skillet. Add the diced potatoes in an even layer and cook over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet with the potatoes. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Return both sausages to the skillet and stir to combine with the potatoes and vegetables.
Crack the eggs directly over the skillet mixture or whisk them first in a bowl for a scrambled-style texture. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover again for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Crispier Potatoes Tip: For extra crispy potatoes, parboil them for 5 minutes before adding them to the skillet.
Make It Spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for an extra kick.
Make-Ahead Option: Cook the sausage and potatoes the night before and refrigerate. Reheat in the skillet, then add eggs and cheese fresh in the morning.

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