Cheesy Grilled Skillet Potatoes with Bacon and Herbs

Our post today is about an easy yet tasty food for breakfast. Cheesy grilled skillet potatoes with bacon and herbs. They are all daily ingredients (can be found at stores at any time) but are insanely good when combined together. I’ve tried it with my family and it made all of us fall in love with.

Potatoes are finely diced, placed into a skillet (in layer), and added in water, butter and salt and pepper (to taste). They are then added in onion, bacon, and herbs, followed by cheese Italian and cheddar, and then baked in the oven. Coming out cheesy and flavorful, this breakfast skillet gets my family hooked. My husband gives it a nod even when he is not fond of potatoes. And my kids? They just love all the foods made with cheese and potatoes.

If you are finding something good for breakfast, this cheesy skillet potatoes with bacon and herbs are right up your street. A serving does not only satisfy your taste buds but also keeps you going for hour. As delicious and quick to cook, this potato skillet is also great for lunch. Ready to give a try? Here we go!

Cheesy Grilled Skillet Potatoes with Bacon and Herbs

Recipe by Sandra MyersCourse: Breakfast, Dinner, LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

8

servings

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

704

kcal

Potatoes are finely diced, placed into a skillet (in layer), and added in water, butter and salt and pepper (to taste). They are then added in onion, bacon, and herbs, followed by cheese Italian and cheddar, and then baked in the oven. Coming out cheesy and flavorful, this breakfast skillet gets my family hooked.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. yellow potatoes, scrubbed, and then diced into 1/2″ cubes or 1/4″ slices

• 1 lb. bacon, cooked drained and chopped into 1/2″ to 1″ pieces

• 1 large sweet onion, diced

• 8 oz. shredded Crystal Farms 6 Cheese Italian

• 8 oz. shredded Crystal Farms Cheddar

• 1/3 c. water

• kosher salt

• 7 tbsp. unsalted butter

• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives

• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary

• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

• 1 tbsp. fresh parsley

• freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• Preheat grill to 325° F – 350° F.
• Coat a cast iron skillet with a tablespoon of unsalted butter. Add half of potatoes, spreading out in an even layer.
• Drizzle with water. Dot with 3 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, as desired. Add 2/3 of onion, followed by 2/3 of bacon. Sprinkle with half of herbs.
• Add 1-1/2 cups of 6 Cheese Italian and 1 cup of cheddar. Add remaining potatoes and dot remaining butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Top with remaining onion, bacon, and herbs. Sprinkle with remaining 6 Cheese Italian on top, finishing with remaining Cheddar.
• Poke a few pieces of bacon up through the cheese, if desired.
• Cover skillet with foil. Place on preheated grill grates.
• Check potatoes after 30 minutes of grilling. Adjust temperature if needed.
• Cook for 20-30 minutes more, or until potatoes are very tender.
• Remove foil and cook for a few minutes more to brown up cheese, if desired. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
• Sprinkle with black pepper and chopped herbs, if desired. Enjoy!