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Protein Breakfast Loaded Hash Browns

Protein Breakfast Loaded Hash Browns

Crispy hash brown patties loaded with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese create a high-protein breakfast that fuels your entire morning.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz frozen hash brown patties one package
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage casings removed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • sour cream, salsa, or avocado optional toppings

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • large skillet
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange hash brown patties on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  2. While hash browns bake, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour egg mixture into the skillet with cooked sausage. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until eggs are scrambled and cooked to your liking.
  5. Remove hash browns from oven. Top each hash brown patty generously with the sausage and egg mixture.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or avocado.

Notes

For meal prep: Store cooked sausage and egg mixture separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Crisp hash browns fresh each morning and top with reheated filling. Substitute turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version, or use plant-based sausage for vegetarian option.
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