Breakfast Haystacks
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- 10 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. These hearty Breakfast Haystacks turn leftover potatoes, veggies, and meat into a satisfying morning meal. Crispy shredded potatoes form a base, topped with sautéed onions, peppers, and ham, then crowned with a perfectly fried egg and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
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Method
Chop the onion and bell pepper.
Shred the potato.
Cut the ham (or sausage/bacon) into small pieces.
Heat a pan, add the shredded potatoes, shape into slices, make a small well in each, and add 1/4 teaspoon of oil; season with salt and pepper and brown on one side.
Flip the potato slices and brown the other side.
In the same pan, add another 1/4 teaspoon of oil and sauté the chopped onion and pepper until softened.
Add the ham pieces and brown them.
In a separate skillet, fry the eggs (or scramble if preferred), seasoning with salt, pepper, and a splash of water, then cover and cook until done.
Assemble the haystacks: place the hash brown slices on a plate, top with the cooked veggies and ham, then place the fried egg on top.
Garnish with a pinch of chopped parsley and serve.
Tips while you cook
- Brown potatoes before adding other ingredients
- Cook the shredded potato slices until browned on one side, then flip and brown the other side before sautéing the veggies.
- Use a separate pan for the eggs
- Fry the eggs in a different skillet.
- Season the potatoes early
- Add salt and pepper to the potatoes while they brown.
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