Description
This Hash Brown Breakfast Pizza combines crispy golden hash browns with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory bacon, and melted cheddar cheese for a delicious and hearty breakfast treat. The hash browns form a crispy crust, topped with flavorful scrambled eggs and bacon, perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 (30-oz) frozen Golden Crispy Crowns hash browns
- Seasoned salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Eggs
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 8 large eggs, beaten
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450ºF (232ºC) to prepare for baking the hash brown crust.
- Prepare Hash Brown Crust: Spray a 15×10-inch rimmed baking sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the frozen hash browns evenly in a single layer on the pan. Bake for 10 minutes to begin crisping the potatoes.
- Flatten and Season Crust: Carefully remove the pan from the oven. Using the bottom of a measuring cup or a wooden spoon, press the hash browns down firmly and evenly across the entire pan to form a solid crust. Sprinkle seasoned salt and black pepper over the crust to add flavor.
- Bake Crust Until Crispy: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until the hash browns are golden brown and crispy.
- Scramble Eggs: While the crust is baking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble them until cooked through but still soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble Pizza: Once the crust is crispy, remove it from the oven. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hash brown crust. Evenly spread the scrambled eggs on top of the cheese layer, then sprinkle the cooked crumbled bacon over the eggs. Top everything with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the breakfast pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, press the hash browns firmly and evenly when forming the crust.
- Feel free to customize toppings by adding vegetables like bell peppers or onions.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent any egg or cheese spillover during baking.
- Ensure bacon is fully cooked and crumbled before topping the pizza for optimal flavor.
- This recipe serves 8, perfect for a family breakfast or brunch gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
