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Crispy Skillet Potatoes with Baked Eggs and Chives

weeknightone-panvegetarianquick
10 minPrep20 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

  • 1 poundwaxy potatoes
  • ·yellow onion
  • 3 tablespoonbutter
  • 4large eggs
  • ·fresh chives
  • ·salt
  • ·black pepper

Method

  1. 01

    Cut 1 pound waxy potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes (no need to peel). Dice 1 yellow onion.

  2. 02

    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and onion, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  3. 03

    Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender and beginning to brown at the edges.

  4. 04

    Make 4 small wells in the potato mixture using the back of a spoon. Crack 1 egg into each well, then season the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.

  5. 05

    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid or foil, and cook for 4–6 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny (or cook longer if you prefer firmer yolks).

  6. 06

    Scatter chopped fresh chives over the top and serve straight from the skillet.

Spice Tips

Warm up the finish with a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne stirred into the potatoes. A pinch of garlic powder or dry thyme adds savory depth without heat.

For a richer dish, top with crumbled cheese (cheddar or feta works well) before baking the eggs. Leftovers reheat beautifully in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

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