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Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash

A skillet breakfast hash with crispy potatoes, savory sausage, diced bell peppers, and eggs cooked right in the pan.

40 minMediumServes 4450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage bulk, crumbled
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 2 lbs cubed Russet potatoes to the skillet, season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and tender.

  3. 3

    Push potatoes to the outer edges of the pan and add 1 lb crumbled mild Italian sausage bulk to the center, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 160F.

  4. 4

    Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced red bell pepper to the skillet, stirring everything together, and cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.

  5. 5

    Make four small wells in the mixture and crack one of the 4 large eggs into each well.

  6. 6

    Cover skillet with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain runny.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (12 minutes): "Add 2 lbs cubed Russet potatoes to the skillet, season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and tender."

What internal temperature should Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash reach?

For Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use plain ground pork instead of Italian sausage in Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash?

Yes. Season each pound of ground pork with a teaspoon of fennel seed, a teaspoon of paprika, two cloves of garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes. As written, the entry for Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash uses 1 lb mild Italian sausage bulk, crumbled.

Does Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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