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Easy Breakfast Skillet: A dorm-friendly favorite with ham and potatoes.
Moving into my first dorm was a whirlwind—a mishmash of excitement and chaos marked by the revelatory moment my hastily-packed kitchen box tumbled open, revealing humble beginnings in my cooking journey. Amid the clutter, a tiny skillet glinted up at me, clamoring to be christened. A block of ham, leftover from a makeshift farewell dinner at home, turned into the centerpiece of my first dorm-cooked breakfast. With a scant drizzle of vegetable oil and a bag of frozen potatoes borrowed from my neighbor, I set out to create a warming breakfast in my new home away from home.
As steam curled around the skillet, my room filled with the comforting scent of sizzling potatoes and ham. Cracking eggs into a bowl, I found an unexpected companion—a can of diced green chiles. The combination was a daring flourish inspired by a beloved brunch spot back home, adding a whisper of heat for fun. Bringing eggs and chiles together, I poured them into the skillet, watching as they set delicately among the rendered fat and golden-brown potatoes. The secret to success, I learned, was patience. Allow the eggs to nestle and cook gently amid the other ingredients. Within minutes, my skillet offered a taste of comfort and new beginnings, ready to tackle the unknown challenges of college life.
Looking back, that breakfast skillet became a signal of resilience and resourcefulness, using what I had to craft something special and familiar. Now a cherished staple, it's a reminder of youthful ingenuity, served proudly to friends when nostalgia calls.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound cooked ham diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 cups frozen potatoes
- 6 large fresh eggs
- 1/4 cup canned diced green chiles optional
Directions
- Saute the ham lightly in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil and potatoes and saute until lightly browned and heated through, about 15 minutes.
- Break the eggs into a bowl and combine with the chiles.
- Add the egg mixture to the skillet, and cook until the eggs are soft and fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve!
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