– 4 large eggs
– 4 strips of bacon (or turkey bacon)
– 1 medium bell pepper (any color)
– 1 small onion
– 1 cup of baby spinach
– ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
– Salt and pepper to taste
Creating the Simple Loaded Breakfast Skillet Recipe is as simple as following these steps:
1. Prep Ingredients: Dice the onion and bell pepper, and set aside. Chop the baby spinach if necessary.
2. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet for flavor.
3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
4. Add Spinach: Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted.
5. Crack the Eggs: Make small wells in the vegetable mixture and crack an egg into each well. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Cover and Cook: Cover the skillet with a lid and let the eggs cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny (cook longer if you prefer firmer yolks).
7. Add Cheese and Bacon: Sprinkle the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon over the top. Cover for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
8. Serve: Carefully slide the loaded skillet onto a serving plate. Enjoy your hearty breakfast!
Each step leads you to a delicious final product that is not only easy to make but also fun to serve.