Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust and Baked Eggs Recipe
This Breakfast Pizza with a Hash Brown Crust is a delicious and hearty morning meal combining a crispy hash brown base topped with melted cheddar cheese, savory sausage or bacon, colorful bell peppers, green onions, and baked eggs. It’s perfect for weekend brunch or a special breakfast treat that’s both satisfying and visually appealing.
- 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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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 prevent sticking.
- Prepare Hash Brown Crust Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed and dried hash browns with melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the hash browns are evenly moistened with butter and seasonings.
- Form Crust: Press the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared pan, creating a uniform crust. Raise the edges slightly to form a border that will hold toppings securely.
- Bake Hash Brown Crust: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake the crust for 20 to 25 minutes until it turns golden brown and crisp.
- Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven carefully. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the crust. Then add crumbled cooked 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 create four shallow depressions in the toppings, making small wells to hold the eggs.
- Add Eggs: Crack one large egg into each well. Season the eggs with paprika, salt, and pepper 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 reach your desired doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the breakfast pizza to cool for about 3 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace sausage or bacon with plant-based alternatives or omit them altogether.
- Be sure to squeeze excess moisture from thawed hash browns to achieve a crispy crust.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a non-stick ovenproof pan for best results.
- Adjust baking time for eggs depending on whether you prefer them runny or fully cooked.
- Leftover pizza can be refrigerated and reheated, though crust crispness may lessen.
Keywords: breakfast pizza, hash brown crust, baked eggs, cheddar cheese, sausage breakfast, easy brunch
