Two-egg Breakfast* - Gfo Recipe

parboil potatoes (optional but recommended)

Place diced potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes until slightly tender but not falling apart. Drain and let steam-dry for 2–3 minutes.

Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil. When hot, add the parboiled (or raw, if skipping parboil) potatoes in a single layer. Let cook undisturbed 3–4 minutes to develop a crust.

Stir and add diced onion and bell pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes total if parboiled (12–15 minutes if raw).

Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes more to bloom the spices. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Finish by stirring in 1 teaspoon unsalted butter for gloss and richness. Keep warm in the pan on very low heat or transfer to a warm plate while you cook eggs.

choose style

Decide which style: sunny-side up, over-easy, scrambled, or over-hard. The following steps cover fried eggs (sunny-side/over). For scrambled, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp water and follow scrambled instructions below.

fried eggs (sunny-side or over)

Heat a 8–10 inch nonstick skillet over medium-low and add 1 tablespoon butter. Once butter foams and just begins to brown, crack 2 eggs into a small bowl (or crack directly into the pan). Gently slide eggs into the skillet. Season with 1/8 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper. For sunny-side up: cook undisturbed 2–3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny. For over-easy: when whites are set around the edges, gently flip with a spatula and cook 15–20 seconds more for runny yolk. For over-hard: cook 1–2 minutes after flipping until yolk is fully set.

scrambled eggs (alternative)

Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp water until combined. Heat 1 tsp butter in the skillet over medium-low. Pour eggs in and let sit 10–15 seconds, then gently push curds with a spatula, folding until creamy and just set, about 1–2 minutes total. Remove from heat to avoid overcooking.

If adding bacon or sausage: cook bacon in a separate skillet over medium heat, 3–5 minutes per side until crisp; drain on paper towels. Cook sausage patties or links in 1 tsp oil over medium heat 4–6 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C). Keep warm with the home fries.

Toast 2 slices of bread to desired darkness in a toaster or on a pan. Butter immediately or spread jam while hot.

Assemble: portion home fries onto a plate (about half or slightly less of the plate). Place toasted bread to one side. Gently transfer eggs on top or beside the potatoes. Add optional bacon or sausage to the plate if ordered.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with hot sauce or ketchup on the side. Serve immediately.