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why make this recipe

This Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls recipe gives a full, warm breakfast for four. It uses simple ingredients and cooks fast. You get crispy hash browns, soft scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, cheese, salsa, and fresh avocado. It makes a good weekend meal or a quick workday breakfast.

introduction

These bowls are easy to make and easy to change. Each person gets their own bowl and can add toppings they like. If you enjoy baked hash brown dishes, try a similar idea like this sausage hash brown breakfast bake for another breakfast option.

how to make Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls

You cook the hash browns until they are crispy, brown the sausage, and softly scramble the eggs. Then you build bowls with hash browns, eggs, sausage, cheese, salsa, avocado, green onions, and cilantro. For another way to use hash browns in a main dish, see this easy hashbrown chicken casserole for ideas.

Ingredients :

4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 large eggs
¼ cup whole milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
7 ounces breakfast sausage, casings removed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup salsa (mild or spicy)
1 avocado, diced
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions :

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add thawed hash browns in an even layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Crumble in the breakfast sausage. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until softly scrambled. Remove from heat.
Divide the prepared hash browns evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with a portion of the scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, diced avocado, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro, if using.
Serve the breakfast bowls immediately, garnished as desired.

how to serve Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls

Serve each bowl hot so the cheese melts. Let people add more salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream if they want. You can also serve a small sweet on the side like these best homemade red velvet brownies for a treat after the savory meal.

how to store Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls

Cool the bowls to room temperature for no more than two hours. Put leftovers in airtight containers. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until hot. Do not freeze bowls with avocado; add fresh avocado after reheating.

tips to make Hash Brown Breakfast Bowls

Thaw hash browns well and squeeze out extra water if they feel wet.
Use a large nonstick skillet so hash browns get crisp.
Cook eggs low and stir slowly for soft, creamy scrambled eggs.
Make the hash browns and sausage ahead and reheat to save time in the morning.
Add cilantro last so it stays bright.

variation (if any)

Make it vegetarian: skip the sausage and add cooked beans or sautéed mushrooms.
Make it spicy: use spicy sausage or add chopped jalapeños and a hot salsa.
Swap cheeses: try pepper jack, Monterey jack, or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella.

FAQs

Q: Can I make these bowls ahead for meal prep?
A: Yes. Cook hash browns and sausage ahead and store separately. Heat and scramble fresh eggs when ready to eat.

Q: Can I use fresh potatoes instead of frozen?
A: Yes. Grate fresh potatoes, rinse and dry them well, then cook the same way. They may need a bit longer to crisp.

Q: Can I use egg whites or a different milk?
A: Yes. You can use egg whites or plant milk, but texture and taste may change slightly.

Q: Are these bowls freezer friendly?
A: Parts are freezer friendly. Freeze cooked hash browns and sausage in containers, but do not freeze bowls with avocado or fresh toppings.

Q: How can I make this healthier?
A: Use turkey sausage, reduce oil, use less cheese, and add more veggies like bell peppers or spinach.

Conclusion

For a higher-protein take and meal prep tips, see this useful guide on High Protein Egg & Hashbrown Breakfast Bowls (Easy Meal Prep). If you want a baked, cheesy hash brown bowl idea with eggs, check this recipe for Hash Brown Bowls – Homemade In The Kitchen.