Loaded Hash Browns with Eggs (Printable)

Crispy hash browns loaded with fried eggs, avocado, and cottage cheese for a hearty protein-packed breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Hash Browns

01 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns (or freshly grated potatoes, squeezed dry)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1 tablespoon butter (for frying eggs)
07 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
08 - 1 cup cottage cheese
09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
12 - Hot sauce, to taste (optional)
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the hash browns, season with salt and pepper, and spread into an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom, then flip and cook another 5-7 minutes until both sides are crisp and cooked through. Transfer to serving plates.
02 - Heat butter in another nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to desired doneness (sunny side up or over-easy recommended), seasoning with salt and pepper.
03 - Arrange sliced avocado and a generous scoop of cottage cheese on top of each hash brown portion.
04 - Top each serving with a fried egg.
05 - Sprinkle with green onions, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro or parsley. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy creamy contrast keeps every bite interesting
  • Protein from three sources keeps you full until lunch
  • It looks impressive but takes barely any active cooking time
02 -
  • Patting hash browns completely dry before cooking prevents sogginess
  • Do not crowd the pan or they will steam instead of crisp
  • Serve immediately while the contrast between hot and cold is at its peak
03 -
  • Use a box grater to squeeze moisture from fresh potatoes
  • Warm your cottage cheese slightly if cold dairy bothers you

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