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Crispy Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Skillet with Smoked Gouda

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A quick and easy breakfast skillet featuring crispy hash browns, smoky gouda cheese, sautéed veggies, and optional savory sausage or bacon. Perfect for busy mornings and a crowd-pleaser with a delicious contrast of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns (about 480g)
  • 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (about 100g)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and green)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, chopped (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion and bell peppers, mince the garlic, and shred the smoked gouda if not pre-shredded. Chop sausage or bacon into bite-sized pieces if using.
  2. Heat your skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter. Toss in the diced onion and bell peppers, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove veggie mix from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the second tablespoon of oil or butter to the hot skillet. Spread the shredded hash browns evenly in a thin layer. Cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes to develop a crispy golden crust on the bottom.
  4. Flip the hash browns carefully in sections. Cook for another 6-8 minutes until the other side is golden and crispy. Add a tiny splash of oil if sticking occurs.
  5. Mix in the cooked veggies and meat evenly over the hash browns. Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for seasoning.
  6. Scatter the shredded smoked gouda evenly on top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and reduce heat to low. Cook for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and gooey.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chives or parsley.
  8. Serve immediately while hot with crispy edges and melty cheese.

Notes

Pat frozen hash browns dry before cooking to avoid sogginess. Use a cast iron skillet for best crispiness. Avoid stirring hash browns too early to form a crust. Cover skillet while melting cheese to trap moisture and heat. For vegetarian option, omit meat and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach. For dairy-free, use a dairy-free cheese alternative.

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Keywords: hash browns, breakfast skillet, smoked gouda, crispy potatoes, easy breakfast, quick breakfast, skillet recipe, cheesy breakfast

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