Description
A crunchy, gooey, and protein-packed breakfast that turns ordinary ingredients into a delightful morning meal.
Ingredients
- Hash browns
- Eggs
- Green bell pepper
- Red onion
- Cooked protein (sausage or bacon)
- Cheese (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add hash browns and cook until golden brown, pressing them down with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper until frothy.
- Add chopped green bell pepper and red onion to the pan with hash browns and cook until softened.
- Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns and add cooked protein, spreading evenly.
- Cook until eggs are set and everything is heated through. Use a lid for faster setting.
- Optional: Sprinkle cheese on top before serving and cover briefly to melt.
- Serve warm on a plate with optional toppings like hot sauce or herbs.
Notes
Use day-old cooked protein for a crispier texture. Don’t overcrowd the skillet or use high heat to ensure proper cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: breakfast, protein, hash browns, eggs, quick meal