🥔🍳 Quick German Potato & Egg Skillet (5–10 Minutes)
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled & cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika or red pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 150 ml (⅔ cup) cream
- 100 g (1 cup) grated mozzarella
- 50 g grated parmesan
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- ½ tsp thyme
Instructions
1. Pan-Fry the Potatoes
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the potato cubes, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Fry for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
The small cubes cook very fast—perfect for a 5–10 minute recipe!
2. Add Onion & Garlic
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the pan.
- Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Make the Quick Cream Sauce (in the same pan)
- Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet.
- Add 1 tbsp butter to the empty side.
- Melt and stir in 1 tbsp flour, cooking 30 seconds to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in the cream, stirring until thickened.
- Mix the potatoes back into the sauce.
4. Add Cheeses
- Stir in the mozzarella and parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Add thyme and adjust salt/pepper to taste.
(The mixture should now be creamy, cheesy, and thick.)
5. Add the Eggs
- Make two small wells in the potato mixture.
- Crack 2 eggs into the wells.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and cook 2–3 minutes, until eggs are soft-set or cooked to your liking.
6. Finish & Serve
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot!
- Optionally add more paprika or a pinch of chili flakes on top.
⭐ Tips
- For extra crisp, you can broil the skillet for 1 minute after adding cheese.
- Add bacon or ham for a heartier traditional German skillet.
- Use milk instead of cream for a lighter version.