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Cajun Boudin Breakfast Skillet
A Cajun boudin breakfast skillet with crumbled boudin, potatoes, peppers, and eggs in one pan.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
30
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Crisping the potatoes first gives the skillet a sturdy base. Crumbled boudin spreads its seasoning through every bite, and eggs finish it as a one-pan meal.
Quick Fixes
Potatoes not crisping: spread them out and don't stir too often.
Eggs overcooking: add them at the end and pull the pan early.
Ingredients
Sauce
Vegetables
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
Protein
• 4 large eggs
Seasoning
Topping
How to Make It
1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook the potatoes 10 minutes until crisp and tender.
2
Add the bell pepper and onion and cook 4 minutes.
3
Crumble in the boudin, add Cajun seasoning, and cook 4 minutes.
4
Make wells in the skillet and crack in the eggs.
5
Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes until the whites set.
6
Top with green onions and serve.
Store
Store up to 2 days; add fresh eggs when reheating.
Reheat
Reheat the potato-boudin base on the stovetop and cook fresh eggs.
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Avo's Tip
Crisp the potatoes fully before the boudin goes in so the skillet doesn't turn mushy.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• Can I use pre-cooked potatoes?
Yes. Leftover or frozen diced potatoes speed things up.
• Where do I get boudin?
Southern meat counters and Louisiana groceries; specialty shops ship it.
• Can I scramble the eggs instead?
Yes. Scramble them into the skillet or fry them on top.
Cajun Boudin Breakfast Skillet
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 lb baby potatoes, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 small onion, diced
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12 oz boudin, casing removed
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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4 large eggs
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook the potatoes 10 minutes until crisp and tender.
2
Add the bell pepper and onion and cook 4 minutes.
3
Crumble in the boudin, add Cajun seasoning, and cook 4 minutes.
4
Make wells in the skillet and crack in the eggs.
5
Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes until the whites set.
6
Top with green onions and serve.
15
min
active
30
min
total
4
servings
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