German · Breakfast

German Farmer’s Breakfast

Crisp potatoes, smoky bacon, onions, and softly set eggs in a substantial skillet breakfast.

Total Time40 min
Servings4
Cooking MethodFrying
Cooking difficulty
German farmer’s breakfast skillet with potatoes, bacon, onions, eggs, and chives
Serving photo is illustrative. This ingredient list makes 4 servings, about 275 g each.
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About This Dish

Cooked potatoes make this Bauernfrühstück quick enough for a late breakfast while still delivering browned edges and a tender center.

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Stages

  1. Slicing10 min
  2. Browning15 min
  3. Eggs10 min

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the cold cooked potatoes into 7 mm slices and dice the bacon and onion.

  2. 2

    Render the bacon in a wide skillet, then add the onion and cook until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the butter and potatoes. Fry without constant stirring until both sides develop golden crusts.

  4. 4

    Beat the eggs with salt and pepper, pour them over the potatoes, and fold gently until softly set.

  5. 5

    Finish with chives and serve directly from the skillet.

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