Description
This Loaded Breakfast Hash is a hearty and flavorful skillet dish perfect for a satisfying morning meal. Crispy golden hash browns are combined with savory ground pork sausage, diced ham, onions, and red bell peppers, then topped with melted cheddar cheese for a delicious crowd-pleaser that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Hash Browns
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 20 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sausage and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 8 ounces diced ham
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Hash Browns: Melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thawed 20 ounces of frozen shredded hash browns, seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook with minimal flipping until they become golden brown and crispy, which takes about 10 to 12 minutes. Once cooked, remove the hash browns from the skillet and set aside. Wipe out the pan to prepare for the next step.
- Cook the Sausage and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add 1 pound of ground pork sausage. Break it apart as it cooks and brown it thoroughly over approximately 5 minutes. Then stir in 8 ounces of diced ham, the diced white onion, and diced red bell pepper. Season the mixture with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the mixture is lightly browned.
- Combine Hash Browns and Meat: Return the cooked crispy hash browns to the skillet and gently fold them into the sausage and vegetable mixture until everything is combined evenly. Turn off the heat to prepare for the final step.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the surface of the hash mixture. Let the cheese melt naturally over 2 to 3 minutes while the skillet is still warm. Serve the dish immediately while hot and cheesy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid stirring the hash browns too frequently while cooking.
- Feel free to substitute ground pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives as a garnish for added flavor.
- This recipe serves 8, making it perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet to maintain crispness.
