1-Gather and Prep Your Ingredients: First, pull together all the items and get them ready. Chop the bacon, dice the onion, bell pepper, and potatoes, and mince the garlic this keeps things moving smoothly later. For this recipe, you’ll need about 10 minutes to prep, which includes cooking the sausage links until they’re browned. Having everything set helps avoid any rush during cooking.

2-Heat and Cook the Meats: Start by cooking the sausage links over medium heat until they’re browned and done, then set them aside on a paper towel. Next, cook the chopped bacon until it’s crisp, leaving 3 to 4 tablespoons of grease in the pan. If the pan looks dry, add a bit of oil or butter to keep things going.

3-Add and Cook the Potatoes: Now, add the diced potatoes in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook them until they’re crisp and tender, which takes 8 to 10 minutes. Stir as needed to get an even cook. This is where the real flavor starts, as the potatoes soak up the tastes from the pan.

4-Sauté Veggies and Combine: Push the potatoes to one side, then add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they soften. Chop the cooked sausage and bacon into bite-sized pieces and mix them back in, sprinkling with smoked paprika for extra depth.

5-Finish with Eggs and Cheese: Make 6 wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each one, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, then cover and cook on low heat until the egg whites set and the cheese melts. This usually takes a few more minutes.