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Crispy Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Skillet

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A quick and easy skillet meal featuring crispy hash browns, savory sausage, fresh veggies, eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups shredded potatoes (about 450g), fresh or frozen (thawed and patted dry)
  • 8 ounces breakfast sausage, crumbled (mild pork, spicy, or turkey sausage)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (yellow or white)
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color, about 150g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100g)
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced thin
  • Salt and pepper to taste (kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (or a mix) for frying

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: chop onion and bell peppers, mince garlic, crumble sausage, shred cheese. If using frozen potatoes, thaw completely and pat dry.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving fat in pan.
  3. Add chopped onion and bell peppers to skillet. After 2 minutes, add minced garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Push veggies to one side. Add remaining oil or butter to empty side. Spread shredded potatoes evenly and press down gently. Cook undisturbed 5-6 minutes until bottom is golden and crispy. Flip carefully in sections or fold over and cook another 5 minutes.
  5. Mix cooked sausage and veggies into hash browns. Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly. Spread mixture flat and create four wells for eggs.
  6. Crack eggs into wells. Cover skillet with lid and cook 3-4 minutes until whites mostly set. Sprinkle cheese over skillet, cover again until cheese melts and eggs are cooked to preference (5-7 minutes total).
  7. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions. Let rest for a minute before serving.

Notes

For crispier hash browns, ensure potatoes are very dry before cooking. Use a heavy skillet like cast iron for even heat and better browning. Cover skillet while cooking eggs to cook gently. Adjust cooking time for eggs to preference. For gluten-free, verify sausage ingredients. Leftovers store well in fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently in skillet to maintain crispiness. Avoid microwaving to keep texture.

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Keywords: hash browns, breakfast skillet, sausage, eggs, cheddar cheese, crispy potatoes, easy breakfast, brunch recipe

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