Loaded Breakfast Hash
If breakfast had a greatest hits album, this Loaded Breakfast Hash would be the lead track. Crispy hash browns? Check. Cheesy scrambled eggs? Check. Bacon, sausage, or ham? Double check. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes you forget about boring bowls of cereal forever. The best part? It all bakes and cooks up in under an hour, so you can serve a crowd without feeling like you just worked a double shift at a diner. Perfect for lazy weekends, brunch with friends, or those mornings when you want comfort food with a little crunch.
Why You’ll Love It
- Crispy + Cheesy = Happiness. Golden hash browns topped with melty cheese and fluffy eggs? Breakfast perfection.
- Feeds a Crowd. This dish is hearty enough to keep everyone full (and quiet) until lunch.
- Totally Customizable. Bacon, sausage, ham—or all three if you’re living your best life.
- One Pan + One Sheet. Less cleanup means more time to actually drink your coffee while it’s still hot.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- ½ large sweet onion, diced
- Meat of your choice: 8 slices bacon (cooked & crumbled), OR 8 oz breakfast sausage (browned and drained), OR 8 oz diced ham, OR a combo if you’re feeling wild
- 8 large eggs
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼–½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- Green onions or parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spread the hash browns on a well-greased baking sheet, drizzle with the oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Give them a quick toss to coat, then bake for 20 minutes.
- Pull the pan out and flip the hash browns with a spatula (this is where the crispy magic really happens). Pop them back in for another 15 minutes.
- While the potatoes finish, heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced onions and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter on medium low heat. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, then pour them into the pan. Cook until they’re almost set—no runny eggs here. Add cooked onion, cooked meat and shredded cheese to skillet with eggs. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes or until warmed through and cheese is melted and gooey.
- By now, your hash browns should be golden and crispy. Remove them from the oven and pile the egg mixture on top.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Shred Your Own Cheese: Pre-shredded works, but shredding from a block melts smoother and tastes richer. (Worth the extra 30 seconds!)
- Mix Up the Meat: Can’t decide between bacon, sausage, or ham? Don’t. A combo makes it extra hearty.
- Crispy Potatoes Hack: Don’t crowd the baking sheet—space helps the hash browns actually crisp instead of steam.
Pairing Suggestions
- Fresh Fruit: Because balance.
- Orange Juice or Mimosas: Your call, depending on the kind of morning you’re having.
- Biscuits with Jam or Honey Butter: because you know someone’s going to ask for bread.
- Yogurt Parfaits : a lighter option that still feels special.
Favorite Tools Used
- A big sturdy baking sheet for those hash browns.
- My favorite nonstick skillet (eggs just slide right out—pure joy).
- A silicone spatula for pulling the eggs into those perfect fluffy curds.
Final Thoughts
Loaded Breakfast Hash is comfort food with a little crunch, a little cheese pull, and a whole lot of flavor. It’s hearty enough to feed a crowd but simple enough to throw together on a weekend morning when you’re still half-asleep. And let’s be honest—anything topped with crispy potatoes is always going to be a win.
Loaded Breakfast Hash
Loaded Breakfast Hash is the ultimate all-in-one breakfast—crispy hash browns topped with cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon (or your favorite meat), and fresh garnishes. Hearty, comforting, and ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for brunch or lazy weekends.
Equipment
- Large Skillet – eggs just slideright out—pure joy.
- Silicone Spatula – for pulling the eggs into those perfect fluffy curds.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 20 oz package refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ large sweet onion diced
- Meat of your choice: 8 slices bacon cooked & crumbled, OR 8 oz breakfast sausage (browned and drained), OR 8 oz diced ham, OR a combo if you’re feeling wild
- 8 large eggs
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ –½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- Green onions or parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spread the hash browns on a well-greased baking sheet, drizzle with the oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Give them a quick toss to coat, then bake for 20 minutes.
- Pull the pan out and flip the hash browns with a spatula (this is where the crispy magic really happens). Pop them back in for another 20 minutes.
- While the potatoes finish, heat a large skillet over medium and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced onions and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter on medium low heat. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, then pour them into the pan. Cook low and slow until they’re almost set—no runny eggs here. Add cooked onion, cooked meat and shredded cheese to eggs. Cook for 2 minutes or until warmed through and cheese is melted and gooey.
- By now, your hash browns should be golden and crispy. Remove them from the oven and pile the egg mixture on top.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips
- Shred Your Own Cheese: Pre-shredded works, but shredding from a block melts smoother and tastes richer. (Worth the extra 30 seconds!)
- Mix Up the Meat: Can’t decide between bacon, sausage, or ham? Don’t. A combo makes it extra hearty.
- Crispy Potatoes Hack: Don’t crowd the baking sheet—space helps the hash browns actually crisp instead of steam.
- Fresh Fruit: Because balance.
- Orange Juice or Mimosas: Your call, depending on the kind of morning you’re having.
- Biscuits with Jam or Honey Butter: because you know someone’s going to ask for bread.
- Yogurt Parfaits : a lighter option that still feels special.
Nutrition
Serving: 6 ServingsCalories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 21gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 291mgSodium: 999mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 826IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 305mgIron: 1mg
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