Description
This Loaded Breakfast Hash is a hearty and satisfying dish featuring crispy golden hash browns combined with savory ground pork sausage, diced ham, sautéed onions, and red bell peppers, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch, this recipe offers a flavorful blend of textures and rich flavors in just about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 20 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 8 ounces diced ham
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Hash Browns: Melt 4 tablespoons salted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 20 ounces of thawed frozen shredded hash browns, seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook the hash browns, flipping them minimally, until they become golden brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Once done, remove the hash browns from the skillet, set aside, and wipe out the pan to prepare for the next step.
- Cook the Sausage and Vegetables: Add 1 pound of ground pork sausage to the cleaned skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking the sausage into crumbles as it browns. 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 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned.
- Combine Hash Browns and Meat: Return the cooked hash browns to the skillet and gently fold them into the sausage and vegetable mixture until well combined. Turn off the heat to prepare for the final cheese topping step.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the hash mixture. Allow the heat from the skillet and the food underneath to melt the cheese naturally, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Serve the hash hot immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For best crispiness, avoid stirring the hash browns too much while cooking initially.
- You can substitute ground pork sausage with breakfast sausage or turkey sausage if preferred.
- To add extra flavor, consider including diced jalapeños or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the oven.
- Make sure to thaw the hash browns completely for even cooking and crisp texture.
