Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust
A crispy hash brown crust topped with melted cheese, eggs, and colorful breakfast vegetables. This fun and customizable breakfast pizza is perfect for brunch or meal prep.
Equipment
- baking pan or skillet
- mixing bowl
- kitchen towel
- spatula
Ingredients
- 20 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 1-2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- diced bell peppers
- sliced mushrooms
- green onions
- spinach
- diced tomatoes, drained
- cooked turkey or chicken sausage (optional)
- optional toppings: salsa, hot sauce, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a pan inside to heat.
- Thaw hash browns completely and squeeze out excess moisture using a towel.
- In a bowl, mix hash browns, 1 egg, 1 cup cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Grease hot pan with butter or oil and press mixture into an even crust about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and add vegetables and optional sausage.
- Create wells and crack eggs on top or use scrambled eggs.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes until cheese melts and eggs are cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Squeeze excess moisture from hash browns thoroughly. Use a preheated pan for a crisp crust. Avoid overloading toppings to prevent sogginess. Cook toppings like sausage or vegetables beforehand.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg