Smoky Bacon & Cheddar Skillet Hash

This hearty skillet hash brings all the comfort of a diner breakfast straight to your dinner table — crispy bacon, golden potatoes, and melty sharp cheddar in one glorious pan. It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent but comes together with pantry staples on any busy weeknight. Pour yourself a coffee and dig in, because breakfast-for-dinner never looked this good.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 6 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Cook chopped bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and leave about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
2. Add diced potatoes to the hot drippings in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until a golden crust forms on the bottom, then stir and cook another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and browned on multiple sides.
3. Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook 4-5 minutes until softened, stirring to combine with the potatoes.
4. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and toss everything together. Taste and add salt if needed.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top, turn heat to low, and cover the skillet for 2 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
7. Remove from heat, scatter chives over the top, and serve straight from the skillet.

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