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Savory Skillet Potato and Egg Breakfast Bake finished dish

Savory Skillet Potato and Egg Breakfast Bake

Recipe card for Savory Skillet Potato and Egg Breakfast Bake.
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • Potatoes – 2 medium-sized
  • Vegetable oil or fat – for frying about 2 tablespoons
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – to taste
  • Eggs – 4 pcs
  • Cherry tomatoes – a handful (about 6-8 pieces), halved
  • Chives – finely chopped a small bunch
  • Sour cream – 200 grams about 7 oz
  • Mozzarella cheese – 50-70 grams (about 2-2.5 oz), shredded
  • Fresh parsley or other herbs – finely chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by washing, peeling, and slicing the potatoes into thin rounds or small cubes, depending on your preference.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or fat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced potatoes in an even layer.
  3. Season the potatoes with salt and black pepper to taste. Fry them for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside, but remain soft on the inside.
  4. Once the potatoes are golden and crispy, remove them from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. You can keep them warm by covering them with foil.
  5. In a medium-sized bowl, crack the 4 eggs. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. Whisk the eggs until they are well combined and slightly frothy.
  6. In the same skillet where the potatoes were cooked, reduce the heat to low, and pour in the whisked eggs. Stir the eggs gently and continuously, creating soft, scrambled eggs.
  7. Once the eggs are mostly cooked but still slightly runny, remove the skillet from heat and set the eggs aside.
  8. Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, then chop the chives and parsley (or any fresh herbs you are using).
  9. Stir the halved cherry tomatoes into the eggs, allowing their fresh, juicy flavor to mix with the scrambled eggs.
  10. Return the fried potatoes to the skillet, placing them over the eggs and tomatoes. Spread them out evenly to form a base layer.
  11. Spoon the 200 grams of sour cream evenly over the potatoes, creating a creamy layer on top. Season with a bit more salt and pepper if desired.
  12. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sour cream. This will melt into a delicious, gooey topping as the dish finishes cooking.
  13. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over low heat for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the flavors to combine.
  14. Once the cheese is melted and bubbling slightly, remove the skillet from heat.
  15. Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and chives for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
  16. Serve the skillet directly from the pan, or portion it out into individual servings. It pairs well with a side of crusty bread or toast, but it's hearty enough to stand on its own as a complete breakfast or brunch dish.

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