Breakfast Pizza Hash Brown Crust Recipe
This Breakfast Pizza with a hash brown crust is a delicious and hearty morning meal that combines crispy golden hash browns with layers of cheddar cheese, savory breakfast sausage or bacon, colorful bell peppers, green onions, and perfectly baked eggs. Baked in the oven until the crust is crisp and eggs are set, this dish offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors to start your day.
- 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 prepare it for baking.
- Prepare Hash Brown Crust Base: In a large bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed dry hash browns with melted butter, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the hash browns are uniformly moistened.
- Form Crust: Press the hash brown mixture evenly into the greased skillet or pizza pan. Shape it into a cohesive crust with slightly raised edges to hold the toppings later.
- Bake Hash Brown Crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Bake until the crust turns golden brown and develops a crisp texture.
- Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the crust. Add the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon if using, followed by diced bell peppers and chopped green onions.
- Create Wells for Eggs: Use the back of a spoon to gently make four shallow depressions in the toppings, sized to hold one egg each.
- Add Eggs: Carefully crack one large egg into each well. Sprinkle the eggs with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Bake Until Eggs are Set: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and yolks reach your desired level of doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Let the breakfast pizza cool for about 3 minutes before slicing it into portions and serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute breakfast sausage or bacon with plant-based alternatives to make this dish vegetarian.
- Make sure to thoroughly dry the thawed hash browns to achieve a crispy crust.
- Adjust baking time for eggs based on your preferred yolk doneness.
- This recipe uses an ovenproof skillet, but a pizza pan or cast-iron skillet works equally well.
- Add additional vegetables like mushrooms or tomatoes for more flavor and nutrition.
Keywords: Breakfast pizza, hash brown crust, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, oven-baked eggs, savory breakfast, easy brunch recipe
