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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.

Questions

How long does Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Italian Sausage Breakfast Hash?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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