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Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls

A simple, filling breakfast featuring crispy hash browns topped with scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the hash browns
  • 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed Thaw just until loose for crispness.
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Use neutral oil for high heat.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt For seasoning the hash browns.
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning the hash browns.
For the toppings
  • 6 large eggs Room-temp eggs scramble more gently.
  • 0.25 cup whole milk For fluffier scrambled eggs.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt For seasoning the eggs.
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning the eggs.
  • 7 ounces breakfast sausage, casings removed Cook until browned.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese To top the bowls.
  • 0.5 cup salsa Mild or spicy based on preference.
  • 1 avocado, diced Adds creaminess.
  • 2 green onions, sliced For garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Optional garnish.

Method
 

Cooking Hash Browns
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high.
  2. Add the thawed hash browns in an even layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Let them cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until the bottom is golden.
  4. Flip the hash browns and cook another 4–5 minutes until both sides are crispy.
  5. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
Cooking the Sausage
  1. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
  2. Crumble in the breakfast sausage and cook 6–8 minutes until browned.
  3. Remove and set aside.
Scrambling the Eggs
  1. Whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and pour eggs into the skillet.
  3. Gently stir and cook until softly scrambled with creamy curds.
  4. Remove from heat.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Divide the crispy hash browns among four bowls.
  2. Top each with scrambled eggs, sausage, cheddar, salsa, diced avocado, green onions, and cilantro if desired.
  3. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For a fun dessert after brunch, serve gourmet brownie cookies. Components can be stored separately for 3 days. Freeze cooked hash browns for up to 1 month.