A rustic cast-iron skillet overflowing with golden potatoes, multi-colored vegetables, and topped with a crown of slightly molten cheese. The textures and colors are beautifully contrasted, with the occasional glint of a perfectly cooked egg peeking out from beneath the cheese layer offering an invite to dive in with your fork.

Autumn Harvest Breakfast Skillet

Name: Autumn Harvest Breakfast Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: medium potatoes, 4 diced and washed; eggs, 4; grated cheddar cheese, 1 cup; autumn vegetables (such as butternut squash, red bell peppers, and kale), 2 cups diced; red onion, 1/2 cup diced; garlic, 2 cloves minced; pumpkin spice, 1 teaspoon; butter, 1 tablespoon; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; olive oil, 2 teaspoons

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style American

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: October 28, 2025

This exciting 'American' breakfast dish recaptures the essence of autumn and brings a surprising twist by pairing traditional breakfast ingredients with the hearty comfort of potatoes. The key ingredients here are potatoes, tangy cheddar cheese, autumn vegetables, and a hint of pumpkin spice, creating an invigorating flavor profile that is sure to impress.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium potatoes - 4 - diced and washed
Eggs - 4
Grated cheddar cheese - 1 cup
Autumn vegetables (such as butternut squash, red bell peppers, and kale) - 2 cups - diced
Red onion - 1/2 cup - diced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Pumpkin spice - 1 teaspoon
Butter - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Olive oil - 2 teaspoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🧅🔥

In a large cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Step 2 - 🥔🍳⏲️

Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, which normally takes about 10 minutes.
Step 3 - 🍁🥕🍳

Add the diced autumn vegetables to the skillet and continue to cook until they start becoming tender.
Step 4 - 🥚🕳️🍳

Create four wells into the vegetables and crack an egg into each well.
Step 5 - 🧀🌶️🍳

Top the skillet with grated cheddar cheese, and sprinkle with pumpkin spice, salt, and pepper.
Step 6 - 🍳⏲️🪵

Cover the skillet and allow to cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your preference.
Step 7 - 🍽️🥘🧡

Serve the delicious dish straight from the skillet for a nice, rustic presentation.

Additional

One of the things that makes this dish so special is that it's perfect for customizing. Feel free to add your favorite autumn vegetables or even use sweet potatoes for a different taste profile. This is also a good recipe for getting the kids involved - they can help with simple tasks like grating the cheese or cracking the eggs.