Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this hearty egg topped hash browns with bacon gravy, a dish that marries crispy potatoes with rich, savory sauce. Crisp bacon, golden potatoes, and a perfectly runny egg create a breakfast masterpiece you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups hash browns (fresh or frozen)
- 4 eggs
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 tsp) smoked paprika (optional)
Cooking and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter or oil
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice, optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature, melt butter or warm oil. Distribute shredded potatoes uniformly across the surface, creating an even layer that allows complete contact with the pan.
- Allow hash browns to develop a golden-brown crust without disrupting, approximately 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip the potato layer and continue cooking until achieving a crisp, uniform texture. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Transfer hash browns to a separate plate, reserving the skillet with residual fat. Add chopped bacon to the same pan, rendering and crisping the meat until achieving a deep golden color and crunchy consistency.
- Extract bacon pieces, maintaining the rendered grease in the skillet. Dust flour into the hot fat, whisking rapidly to create a smooth, bubbling roux. Gradually introduce milk and cream, continuously stirring to prevent lumps.
- Simmer the gravy mixture, allowing it to thicken and develop rich flavors. Incorporate black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a delicate salt seasoning. Return crispy bacon fragments to the gravy, mixing thoroughly.
- Prepare eggs in a separate pan using preferred method—whether sunny-side-up, over-easy, or gently poached—ensuring yolks remain soft and luxurious.
- Plate the crisp hash browns as a foundational layer, carefully position the cooked egg on top. Generously ladle warm bacon gravy over the entire composition, creating an indulgent presentation.
- Optional garnish includes sprinkled shredded cheese and fresh parsley for added visual appeal and complementary flavors. Serve immediately while components remain hot and appetizing.
Notes
- Crisp Hash Browns Secret: Use a cast-iron skillet for the most golden, crunchy exterior by ensuring potatoes are completely dry before cooking.
- Bacon Gravy Hack: Save extra bacon grease for future recipes, storing it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
- Dietary Modification: Replace dairy milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk for a lighter, lactose-free version of the gravy.
- Low-Carb Alternative: Swap traditional hash browns with shredded cauliflower or turnips to reduce carbohydrate content while maintaining similar texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg