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Crispy Loaded Breakfast Skillet with Sausage

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A hearty and crispy breakfast skillet featuring sausage, hash browns, eggs, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for quick weekday mornings or leisurely weekend brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns (about 600 g)
  • 1 pound pork sausage links or patties, sliced or crumbled (450 g)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100 g)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Thaw frozen hash browns slightly (about 10 minutes at room temperature) to reduce excess moisture. Chop onion, bell pepper, and garlic; slice or crumble sausage.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil, and let it warm until shimmering (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
  4. Add remaining oil to the skillet if needed. Toss in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Spread the hash browns evenly in the skillet. Resist stirring too much; let them cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes to build a crispy crust. Then flip or stir gently and cook another 5 minutes until golden and crispy on both sides.
  6. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and smoked paprika over the hash browns. Stir in cooked sausage to combine all flavors.
  7. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid or foil. Let cheese melt for 2–3 minutes.
  8. In a separate small pan, cook eggs to your liking—fried with runny yolks work great. Alternatively, crack eggs over the cheese and cover to poach gently in the skillet (about 4–5 minutes).
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure hash browns get crispy instead of steaming. Pat hash browns dry before cooking to remove excess moisture. Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve a golden crust. Eggs can be fried, scrambled, or poached directly in the skillet. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese or omit cheese. For gluten-free, verify sausage ingredients.

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