Cheesy Fried Potatoes

Cheesy Fried Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    400

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food: crispy, golden potatoes enveloped in a blanket of melted cheddar, savory bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this dish is hearty enough for a main course yet simple enough for a quick brunch.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    133 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    287 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Render the Bacon: In a large, deep skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp and evenly browned (5-7 minutes). Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside, reserving the bacon grease in the skillet.

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02 Step

Recipe View Sauté the Aromatics and Potatoes: Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the butter, allowing it to melt into the bacon grease. Add the diced onion and potatoes to the skillet. Cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown (15-20 minutes).

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03 Step

Recipe View Incorporate the Eggs and Cheese: Crack the eggs directly over the potatoes. Gently stir to combine the eggs with the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the mixture. Continue cooking until the eggs are set and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly (5-7 minutes).

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04 Step

Recipe View Serve Immediately: Serve hot and enjoy!

For extra flavor, try using smoked bacon.
Russet potatoes work best for this recipe, but Yukon Gold potatoes can also be used.
Feel free to add other toppings such as chopped green onions, sour cream, or hot sauce.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, any large, deep skillet will work.

Celestine Armstrong

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 133 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Alfonzo Roob

    My family requests this every week. Thank you for sharing!

  • Kirk Goyette

    Next time, I'm going to try adding a dollop of sour cream on top.

  • Era Lowe

    I love how adaptable this recipe is. You can easily add other veggies.

  • Lorine Johnston

    The perfect brunch recipe!

  • Jairo Shanahan

    Using Yukon Gold potatoes is genius; they get so creamy!

  • Cordie Kertzmann

    I added a pinch of smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor.

  • Mollie Boyle

    Simple, quick, and utterly satisfying. This is going into my regular rotation.

  • Elnora Buckridge

    This recipe is a game-changer! My kids devoured it.

  • Margarette Baumbach

    I substituted the bacon with plant-based bacon, and it was equally delicious!

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