Cheesy Potato Pepper Rings
These Cheesy Potato Pepper Rings are a simple yet satisfying dish made with tender potato slices, lightly seasoned beaten egg, and melted cheese, all cooked inside sweet bell pepper rings. Finished with chili flakes and fresh parsley, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick meatless meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large red bell pepper cut into thick rings
- 1 medium potato sliced into thin rounds
- 1 large egg
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 4 tbsp mozzarella cheese grated
- 1-2 tbsp oil for frying
- Chili flakes for garnish
- Fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the egg: Beat the egg in a small bowl with salt and black pepper until well combined.
- Heat the pan: Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and arrange the bell pepper rings in a single layer.
- Cook the potatoes: Place the potato slices inside the pepper rings and cook until lightly golden on the bottom, then flip only the potato slices and cook briefly on the other side.
- Add egg & cheese: Pour the beaten egg over the potatoes, filling the pepper rings, then immediately sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Cover and cook: Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium heat until the egg is fully set, the potatoes are tender, and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish & serve: Remove from the heat, garnish with chili flakes and fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Slice the potatoes thin and evenly so they cook through without needing to be pre-boiled. Thicker slices may remain undercooked before the egg sets.
- Flip only the potato slices, not the pepper rings, to keep the shape neat and prevent the peppers from breaking.
- Cook over steady medium heat; too much heat can brown the peppers before the center is fully cooked.
- Covering the pan is essential, as the trapped heat helps the egg set gently and melts the cheese evenly.
- Use a good melting cheese such as mozzarella, young gouda, or mild cheddar for the best texture.
- These are best served fresh while the cheese is soft and stretchy, but leftovers can be reheated gently in a covered pan or microwave.
- Chili flakes are optional and can be adjusted or skipped depending on your heat preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2100IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 22mg
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