Description
Breakfast Pizza Hash Brown Crust features a golden, crispy hash brown base topped with eggs, cheese, and classic breakfast vegetables. It’s a hearty, satisfying, and meat-free breakfast perfect for slow mornings or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
- 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 plant-based sausage or vegetarian bacon (optional)
- 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 oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or pizza pan.
- In a large bowl, mix hash browns, melted butter, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, forming a crust with slightly raised edges.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove crust from oven and evenly sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add optional vegetarian sausage, bell pepper, and green onions.
- Use a spoon to make four shallow wells in the toppings.
- Crack one egg into each well and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Return to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until egg whites are set.
- Cool for 3 minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a fully vegetarian dish, use plant-based sausage or omit entirely.
- Egg doneness can be adjusted by baking slightly longer or shorter.
- Serve with hot sauce or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American