Stop Frying Potatoes! Just Add Eggs and veggies… The Result Will Surprise You!

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⏱️ Prep: 10m

🔥 Cook: 32m

🎬 Video: 15s

📊 easy

🍽️ Course: breakfast, lunch, dinner 👥 Servings: 8

If you’re bored of regular eggs, this cheesy potato egg bake is going to change your breakfast, lunch, or dinner game! This easy one-pan recipe combines crispy sautéed potatoes, fluffy seasoned eggs, juicy cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, and melted mozzarella cheese — all baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.

This dish is inspired by a frittata-style egg bake, but with a unique twist — a soft mashed potato base instead of a crust. It’s comforting, budget-friendly, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for busy weekdays when you want something quick, healthy, and homemade.

The combination of eggs and potatoes creates a balanced meal with protein and carbs, while simple spices and fresh toppings add layers of flavor without complicating the recipe.

Whether you’re looking for:
easy egg recipes, potato recipes, one pan meals, vegetarian dinner ideas, quick breakfast recipes, cast iron skillet recipes, or healthy comfort food — this recipe checks all the boxes.

Instructions

Cook potatoes
Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan.
Add diced potatoes, salt, turmeric, and chili flakes.
Cover and cook on medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly golden and cooked through.
Mash base
Lightly mash the cooked potatoes directly in the pan using a masher.
Spread evenly to form a soft base layer.
Prepare egg mixture
In a bowl, beat 4 eggs.
Add black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
Assemble
Pour the egg mixture over the potato base.
Spread evenly across the pan.
Arrange cherry tomatoes and jalapeño slices on top in a pattern you prefer.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly.
Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes until eggs are fully set.
Broil
Broil for 2 minutes at low heat until the cheese turns golden and slightly bubbly.
Serve
Slice into pieces and serve warm.