Breakfast Pizza Hash Brown Crust (Print View)
Golden hash brown crust layered with cheese, sausage, veggies, and perfectly baked eggs.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hash Brown Crust
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4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Toppings
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon (optional or use plant-based alternative)
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1/2 cup diced bell pepper
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1/4 cup chopped green onions
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4 large eggs
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or pizza pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, mix thawed and squeezed-dry hash browns with melted butter, salt, and ground black pepper until evenly coated.
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Firmly press the hash brown mixture into the greased pan, forming a cohesive layer with slightly raised edges.
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Bake hash brown crust for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
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Remove crust from oven. Evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese over surface. If using, scatter crumbled sausage or bacon, then add diced bell pepper and chopped green onions.
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With the back of a spoon, create four shallow wells in the toppings to hold eggs.
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Crack one egg into each well. Sprinkle eggs with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Return pan to the oven and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until egg whites are set and yolks reach desired consistency.
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Let cool for 3 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
# Notes:
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Ensure excess moisture is removed from the hash browns for a crisp crust.