mashed potato and egg skillet

Name: Mashed Potato and Egg Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil (I used chili flavored); 1 - 1 1/2 cup(s) left-over mashed potatoes; 4 eggs; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 ounce(s) smoked gouda cheese, shredded (or your favorite); 1 tablespoon(s) cooked, crumbled bacon; minced parsley, for garnish; 1-2 pinch(es) red pepper flakes, cayenne, slap yo mama, etc, optional

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on Mar 28, 2024

Sometimes you just have too many mashed potatoes! I don't like runny yolks so I gave two versions to finish the eggs so they can be either runny or firm.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil (I used chili flavored)
1 - 1 1/2 cups left-over mashed potatoes
4 eggs
salt and pepper, to taste
1 ounce smoked gouda cheese, shredded (or your favorite)
1 tablespoon cooked, crumbled bacon
minced parsley, for garnish
1-2 pinch red pepper flakes, cayenne, slap yo mama, etc, optional

How To Make mashed potato and egg skillet

Step 1

Heat oil in oven-proof skillet. Add mashed potatoes and flatten them so they are evenly spread over pan.

Step 2

Heat for a few minutes on medium-high until bottom slightly colors, flip over and repeat.
Step 3

Make two wells in the potatoes and crack two eggs into each well. Season with salt and pepper and any other spicy seasoning you choose.
Step 4

Lower heat to medium, cook until bottoms of eggs are set.
Step 5

If you like sunny side up eggs with runny yolks, sprinkle on cheese and bacon. Cover and continue to cook until done enough for you.
Step 6

If you do not like your yolks runny, place pan in broiler for a couple minutes until eggs are almost set to your liking. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon and return to broiler for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.
Step 7

Sprinkle with parsley to serve. Add spicy toppings, if desired.
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