Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust and Baked Eggs Recipe
This Breakfast Pizza Hash Brown Crust is a delicious and hearty morning meal featuring a crispy hash brown base topped with cheddar cheese, savory breakfast sausage or bacon, colorful bell peppers, green onions, and perfectly baked eggs. It’s a perfect combination of textures and flavors, baked to golden perfection and easy to customize for vegetarians or meat-lovers alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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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 ensure the hash brown crust does not stick.
- Prepare Hash Brown Crust Base: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the thawed and dried hash browns with melted butter, salt, and ground black pepper until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Form Crust: Evenly press the hash brown mixture into the prepared pan, shaping it into a cohesive crust with slightly raised edges to hold the toppings.
- Bake Hash Brown Crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and becomes crisp.
- Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven and evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over it. Add the crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon if using, along with 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, large enough to hold one egg each.
- Add Eggs: Crack one large egg into each well. Sprinkle the eggs with paprika, salt, and pepper according to taste.
- Bake Until Eggs are Set: Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and the yolks reach your desired doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Let the breakfast pizza cool for about 3 minutes before slicing and serving warm for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure hash browns are well-thawed and moisture is squeezed out to achieve a crispy crust.
- Use plant-based sausage or bacon to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Adjust baking time for eggs based on your preferred yolk consistency.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with any melting cheese of your choice.
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling herbs like parsley or chives after baking.
Keywords: breakfast pizza, hash brown crust, baked eggs, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, easy breakfast, skillet pizza
