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Delicious hash brown breakfast bowls with toppings

Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls

A cozy and indulgent breakfast bowl featuring crispy hash browns, soft scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and fresh toppings, perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the hash browns
  • 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed Use paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Can use canola or light olive oil.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the eggs
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup whole milk Or 2 tablespoons cream / milk alternative.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For assembly
  • 7 ounces breakfast sausage, casings removed Use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Mix sharp and mild for more bite.
  • ½ cup salsa Mild or spicy to taste.
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Optional.

Method
 

Cooking Hash Browns
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the thawed hash browns in an even layer and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  3. Cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until the bottom is deeply golden and crispy.
  4. Flip the hash browns in sections and cook another 4–5 minutes until the other side is browned. Remove to a warm plate and keep covered.
Cooking Sausage
  1. Wipe the skillet if it has burnt bits, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and return to medium-high.
  2. Crumble in the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
Scrambling Eggs
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Stir gently with a spatula until softly scrambled and just set, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
Assembly
  1. Divide the hash browns evenly among four serving bowls.
  2. Top each bowl with scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, shredded cheddar, salsa, diced avocado, sliced green onions, and cilantro if using.
  3. Serve immediately, allowing each diner to mix toppings to their taste.

Notes

For crispier results, pat the thawed hash browns dry and press them into a single thin layer in the skillet. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping components separated if possible.