Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls
A delicious and customizable breakfast featuring crispy hash browns, fluffy scrambled eggs, and savory sausage topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Hash Browns
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed Make sure to thaw completely for even cooking.
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil For cooking the hash browns.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Scrambled Eggs and Sausage
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 7 ounces breakfast sausage, casings removed Can substitute with turkey sausage for a healthier version.
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salsa Choose mild or spicy according to preference.
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Optional for garnish.
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 and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 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 to keep warm.
Cooking Sausage and Eggs
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Crumble in the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until softly scrambled.
- Remove from heat.
Assembly
- Divide the prepared hash browns evenly among four serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with a portion of the scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, diced avocado, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro, if using.
- Serve the breakfast bowls immediately, garnished as desired.
Notes
Customize the toppings based on personal preferences. Extras like hot sauce, more cheese, or additional veggies can be offered.