Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust Recipe
This Breakfast Pizza Hash Brown Crust is a delicious and hearty morning meal featuring a crispy hash brown base topped with melted cheddar cheese, savory sausage or bacon, colorful bell peppers, green onions, and baked eggs. Perfect for brunch or a satisfying breakfast, it combines the comfort of hash browns with the flavors of a classic breakfast pizza.
- 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
- 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 prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Hash Brown Crust Base: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the thawed and dried hash browns with the melted butter, salt, and ground black pepper until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Form Crust: Press the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared pan, creating a cohesive crust with edges slightly raised to help hold the toppings.
- Bake Hash Brown Crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the crust for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and develops a crispy texture.
- Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, then add the crumbled sausage or bacon if using, followed by the 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, sized to hold one egg each without spilling.
- Add Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into each well. Season the eggs by sprinkling paprika, salt, and pepper according to your 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 are cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Let the breakfast pizza cool for about 3 minutes after baking, then slice and serve warm for a delicious breakfast treat.
Notes
- Ensure hash browns are well thawed and squeezed dry to achieve maximum crispiness in the crust.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the sausage or bacon with plant-based alternatives or omit altogether.
- Egg doneness can be adjusted by baking time; for runnier yolks reduce baking time slightly.
- If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet, a pizza pan or casserole dish can work as well.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
Keywords: breakfast pizza, hash brown crust, baked eggs, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, easy breakfast, brunch recipe
