Country Skillet Breakfast

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter


• 1/3 cup of chopped onion


• 1/4 cup of chopped sweet bell pepper, optional


• 2 cups of peeled and cubed red potatoes, rinsed


• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste, divided


• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste


• 6 large eggs


• 2 tablespoons of milk or half and half


• 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste, optional


• 1 cup of diced, smoked ham


• 1 cup of shredded cheese

  Instructions

In a large skillet, cook onion and peppers in butter till tender. Add potatoes and season to taste with the salt and pepper; stir, cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, without stirring. Meanwhile, beat together the eggs, milk, Cajun seasoning and ham. Pour over potatoes and cook over low heat, without stirring, until set on the bottom. Lightly stir and turn eggs to shift uncooked eggs to the bottom and cook gently until eggs are cooked through, but still a little shiny and wet. Don't overcook. Taste, adjust seasonings as needed, and stir in half of the cheese. Transfer to plates or serving platter, and top with remaining cheese. Serve immediately with a side of fresh, seasonal fruit.

  Cook's Notes: May serve as is, or use as a filling for breakfast burritos. Save time using frozen, cubed potatoes and/or vegetables. If you don't use the Cajun seasoning, season eggs with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Add seeded and diced tomato, mushrooms and other favorite omelet ingredients. May substitute bacon or sausage for the ham, if you prefer. Cook it off first, remove and set aside, adding it back at the end.