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Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust and Baked Eggs Recipe

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This Breakfast Pizza Hash Brown Crust is a delicious and hearty breakfast dish featuring a crispy hash brown crust baked to golden perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese, savory sausage or bacon, colorful bell peppers, green onions, and baked eggs seasoned with paprika. It’s an easy-to-make one-pan meal that combines the best elements of breakfast in a convenient and satisfying pizza style.

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 and Seasoning

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare Hash Brown Crust Base: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the thawed and thoroughly dried hash browns with melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the hash browns are uniformly moistened.
  3. Form Crust: Evenly press the hash brown mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it into a cohesive crust. Slightly raise the edges to form a border that will help contain the toppings.
  4. Bake Hash Brown Crust: Place the skillet or pan in the preheated oven and bake the hash brown crust for 20 to 25 minutes, until it turns golden brown and develops a crisp texture on the outside.
  5. Add Toppings: Remove the baked crust from the oven carefully. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the crust. Distribute the cooked sausage or bacon (if using), followed by the diced bell pepper and chopped green onions on top of the cheese layer.
  6. Create Wells for Eggs: Using the back of a spoon, gently create four shallow wells or depressions in the layer of toppings, sized to hold one egg each.
  7. Add Eggs: Carefully crack one large egg into each of the prepared wells. Season the eggs with paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  8. Bake Until Eggs are Set: Return the skillet or pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes. Bake until the egg whites are set and the yolks have reached your preferred level of doneness.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the breakfast pizza to cool for about 3 minutes to set before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy a satisfying breakfast treat.

Notes

  • To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the sausage or bacon or replace it with plant-based alternatives.
  • Be sure to thoroughly squeeze out moisture from the thawed hash browns to ensure a crispy crust.
  • If you prefer runny yolks, check the eggs at around 10 minutes of the second baking cycle.
  • Use an ovenproof skillet or pizza pan to facilitate easy baking and serving.
  • Customize toppings by adding other vegetables like mushrooms or tomatoes as desired.

Keywords: breakfast pizza, hash brown crust, baked eggs, breakfast sausage, cheesy breakfast, oven-baked breakfast

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