Pin It A hearty, comforting skillet dish featuring crispy potatoes, sautéed onions, and sliced hot dogs, finished with perfectly cooked eggs. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dinner.
This recipe quickly became a family favorite after I first whipped it up on a busy weekend morning. It is easy to customize and always delivers that irresistible comfort element.
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Ingredients
- Potatoes: 4 medium potatoes (about 600 g), peeled and diced
- Onion: 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Bell pepper: 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- Hot dogs or sausages: 4 hot dogs or sausages, sliced into 1 cm rounds
- Eggs: 4 large eggs
- Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Smoked paprika: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
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Instructions
- Cook the potatoes:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until golden and starting to soften.
- Sauté the vegetables:
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Add protein:
- Stir in the sliced hot dogs or sausages. Cook for 3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Season:
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add eggs:
- Create four small wells in the hash. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil if needed. Crack an egg into each well.
- Cook eggs:
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
- Finish:
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Pin It My kids especially love making their own 'egg nest' in the pan, and everyone always argues over who gets the crispest bits—definitely a new family tradition.
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Required Tools
Large non-stick skillet with lid, spatula, chefs knife, and cutting board are all you need for this recipe.
Allergen Information
Contains eggs and possible gluten, soy, or dairy depending on the sausages used; always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides approximately 385 calories, 22 g fat, 28 g carbohydrates, and 16 g protein.
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This dish is extra delicious fresh from the pan—double the batch if you want leftovers!
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you ensure the potatoes get crispy?
Dicing potatoes evenly and cooking them in hot oil over medium heat without overcrowding allows them to crisp up well. Stir occasionally to brown all sides.
- → Can I use different sausages instead of hot dogs?
Yes, smoked sausage, chorizo, or vegetarian sausages are great alternatives that add distinctive flavors while maintaining the dish’s hearty character.
- → What’s the best way to cook the eggs in the skillet?
Create small wells in the hash to hold the eggs, then cover and cook until egg whites set and yolks reach desired consistency, usually 5–7 minutes.
- → Can this dish be made dairy-free?
Absolutely. Use dairy-free sausages and vegetable oil, and avoid any cheese toppings to keep it dairy-free.
- → Are there any suggested side options to serve with this dish?
Crusty bread, hot sauce, or a fresh side salad complement the flavors and make the meal more complete.
