Go Back
+ servings
This Loaded Breakfast Skillet Is the Best Thing to Eat on New Year’s Day

This Loaded Breakfast Skillet Is the Best Thing to Eat on New Year’s Day

This Loaded Breakfast Skillet Is the Best Thing to Eat on New Year’s Day, perfect for a hearty start to the new year.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast-iron skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and Beans

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold or russet potatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed

Meats and Seasonings

  • 12 ounces uncooked breakfast sausage casings removed if needed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Sauces and Cheeses

  • 1 cup mild or medium salsa plus more for serving
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar, pepper jack, or Mexican blend cheese divided

Garnishes

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 medium avocado pitted and sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Tortilla chips or tortillas for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Drain and rinse the pinto beans. Remove the casings from the breakfast sausage if needed.

Cooking

  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up into bite-sized pieces until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Add the potatoes to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the beans, sausage, 1 cup salsa, and 1 cup cheese. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Create 4 divots in the mixture and crack an egg into each.
  • Bake until the egg whites are set but yolks are still runny, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, pit and slice the avocado and chop the cilantro.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and top with avocado and cilantro. Serve with more salsa and optional tortilla chips or tortillas.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a hearty breakfast on New Year's Day and can be customized with different toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
Keyword breakfast skillet, easy breakfast, hearty breakfast, loaded breakfast, New Year's Day recipe, skillet recipes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!