Easy Bauernfruhstuck (German Farmer'S Breakfast Skillet) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 (24 ounce) bag o'brien frozen potatoes
4 -6 tablespoons chopped onions (fresh or frozen)
1 medium green bell pepper, roughly chopped (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons butter
4 sausage patties, pre-cooked and roughly chopped (I use Jimmy Dean, or may use ham or bacon)
4 -6 tablespoons chopped fresh tomatoes (optional)
6 eggs
2 tablespoons milk (or water)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
snipped chives (optional)

Preparation

Heat skillet on medium heat with the olive oil.
Add frozen potatoes in a single layer. Cook 6 minutes, turn, and continue cooking another 6 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the chopped onions, bell peppers, and the butter. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pan, until onions are softened and peppers are almost done.
Reduce heat to low; stir in the chopped sausage (or ham or bacon), and the tomatoes, if using.
In a small bowl whisk eggs, milk, and the salt & pepper together. Add the chives, if using.
Pour egg mixture over potatoes, stirring to incorporate. Cook for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally, until eggs are done.
Sprinkle with cheese and snipped chives.
Serve with fresh fruit and your favorite beverage.
Note: Leftovers, if any, are wonderful--makes a tasty breakfast wrap!