Autumn Harvest Breakfast Skillet
A hearty, comforting, seasonal breakfast dish.
Daily recipe · October 28, 2025
A little about this dish
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
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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.
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Step 2 — 🥔🍳⏲️Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, which normally takes about 10 minutes.
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Step 3 — 🍁🥕🍳Add the diced autumn vegetables to the skillet and continue to cook until they start becoming tender.
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Step 4 — 🥚🕳️🍳Create four wells into the vegetables and crack an egg into each well.
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Step 5 — 🧀🌶️🍳Top the skillet with grated cheddar cheese, and sprinkle with pumpkin spice, salt, and pepper.
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Step 6 — 🍳⏲️🪵Cover the skillet and allow to cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your preference.
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Step 7 — 🍽️🥘🧡Serve the delicious dish straight from the skillet for a nice, rustic presentation.
A final fox tip
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.