Breakfast Pizza with Crispy Hash Brown Crust and Baked Eggs Recipe
This Breakfast Pizza Hash Brown Crust recipe combines a crispy hash brown base with savory breakfast toppings including cheddar cheese, sausage or bacon, bell peppers, green onions, and baked eggs. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying breakfast, this dish is baked to perfection, with a golden crust and eggs cooked to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Hash Brown Crust
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon (optional; use plant-based for vegetarian)
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or pizza pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Hash Brown Crust Base: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the thawed and well-squeezed dry hash browns with melted butter, salt, and ground black pepper until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Form Crust: Press the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared pan, creating a compact crust with slightly raised edges to help hold the toppings in place.
- Bake Hash Brown Crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and crisp to the touch.
- Add Toppings: Remove the baked crust from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the crust, then add cooked crumbled sausage or bacon if using, followed by diced bell pepper and chopped green onions.
- Create Wells for Eggs: Using the back of a spoon, gently make four shallow wells in the toppings layer to hold the eggs securely.
- Add Eggs: Carefully crack one large egg into each well. Season the eggs with paprika, salt, and pepper according to your taste.
- Bake Until Eggs Are Set: Return the skillet or pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and the yolks reach your preferred doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Let the breakfast pizza cool for about 3 minutes before slicing it into portions and serving warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute breakfast sausage or bacon with plant-based alternatives to make the dish vegetarian.
- Ensure hash browns are well-drained and squeezed to avoid sogginess in the crust.
- Adjust baking time for eggs based on your preferred doneness — shorter for runny yolks, longer for firm yolks.
- Use an ovenproof skillet or pizza pan to make handling and serving easier.
- Add additional toppings like mushrooms or tomatoes for extra flavor variations.
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