Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls
Comforting Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls filled with crispy potatoes, soft eggs, and savory sausage, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed Frozen hash browns are the superhero here — don’t skip them.
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Use to heat the skillet.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper To season hash browns and eggs.
- 6 large eggs Best when scrambled gently for softness.
- ¼ cup whole milk Can be swapped for water or skim milk for a lighter option.
- 7 ounces breakfast sausage, casings removed Can be substituted with cooked bacon or diced ham.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Any melty cheese will do.
- ½ cup salsa Choose mild or spicy based on preference.
- 1 unit avocado, diced Add to bowls for creaminess.
- 2 unit green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Optional but adds freshness.
Instructions
Cooking Hash Browns
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add thawed hash browns in an even layer, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking Sausage
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and crumble in the breakfast sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
Scrambling Eggs
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring gently until softly scrambled. Remove from heat.
Assembling Bowls
- Divide the prepared hash browns among serving bowls. Top each with scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, salsa, avocado, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately, garnished as desired.
Notes
For meal prep, pack the hash browns, eggs, and sausage in separate containers. Keep avocado and salsa in a small container to stay fresh. Reheat hash browns in the oven for crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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