Serves 2
30 min
Easy German Pan-Fried Potatoes and Eggs
Recipe GLPRe5165bda3a3ef8
A simple yet satisfying German-style breakfast dish featuring tender pan-fried sweet potatoes and onions topped with perfectly cooked eggs. Crispy on the edges and golden throughout, this rustic one-skillet meal is ready in under 30 minutes and requires just a handful of pantry staples. Perfect as a hearty starter or light main course.
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Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped onions
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 eggs
fresh parsley, optional
Directions
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes, about 1/4 inch each. Keep them uniform in size so they cook evenly.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the cubed sweet potatoes in a single layer.
Cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
Push the potatoes to the edges of the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the center. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir the onions together with the potatoes and season the entire mixture with salt and freshly ground pepper to your taste.
Create two small wells in the potato mixture and crack an egg into each well, keeping the yolks intact.
Reduce heat to medium and cook for 4-5 minutes until the egg whites are set and opaque, but the yolks remain soft, or cook longer if you prefer firmer yolks.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately while still hot.
