Loaded Hash Browns with Eggs (Printable View)

Crispy hash browns loaded with eggs, avocado, and cottage cheese for a hearty breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Hash Browns

01 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns (or freshly grated potatoes, squeezed dry)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Toppings

05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1 tbsp butter (for frying eggs)
07 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
08 - 1 cup cottage cheese
09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
11 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
12 - Hot sauce, to taste (optional)
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add hash browns, season with salt and pepper, and spread into an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom, then flip and cook another 5-7 minutes until both sides are crisp and cooked through. Transfer to serving plates.
02 - Heat butter in another nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into the skillet and cook to desired doneness (sunny side up or over-easy recommended), seasoning with salt and pepper.
03 - Arrange sliced avocado and a generous scoop of cottage cheese on top of each hash brown portion.
04 - Top each serving with a fried egg.
05 - Sprinkle with green onions, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro or parsley. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot crispy hash browns and cool creamy toppings is honestly addictive
  • One plate keeps you full for hours without that heavy breakfast food coma feeling
02 -
  • Crowding the pan with hash browns makes them steam instead of crisp so cook in batches if needed
  • Letting fried eggs rest for 30 seconds before plating helps them set slightly and makes assembly easier
03 -
  • Use the back of a spatula to gently press hash browns into the pan for better contact and more even browning
  • Double the recipe and reheat leftovers in a 375°F oven to keep them crispy

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