This delicious breakfast hash for two with the crispiest of crispy potatoes is perfect for a weekend breakfast or date night in.
I first enjoyed this breakfast hash on Valentine’s day, prepared for me by my loving husband. But truth be told, I was a super crabby person on Valentine’s day. I was doing whole30 (see here for a whole30 overview) so I couldn’t have any chocolate or heart shaped crackers with cheese, and he hadn’t gotten me anything to derail my diet. Major fail-yet-success. I got over the initial sadness real quick when he told me he’d been researching how to make breakfast hash with crispy potatoes. Because breakfast hash with non crispy potatoes, or potatoes that are mushy is the worst, right?
Apparently the method for getting crispy potatoes in your hash is that you microwave them whole for 2 minutes, then you flip them over and microwave for another minute, then you let them cool. Then you slice them (while they’re still warm) and they should feel gummy, that’s the layer of starch that then when fried turns crispy.
The best thing about the hash (besides the super crispy potatoes of course) is that it is so simple to make, and you can really customize it to what you have on hand. The ingredients used in this breakfast hash for two were three red potatoes, one green pepper and half an onion and then just topped it with some eggs and seasoned with salt and pepper. And since it’s Friday that makes it perfect for five ingredient Friday! I’ve also had this exact same hash for brinner (breakfast for dinner) and was pleasantly surprised at how filling it was.
There you have it: the perfect breakfast hash for two.
Ingredients
- 3 medium red potatoes
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place potatoes on a plate and microwave for two minutes. Flip over and microwave for another minute.Allow potatoes to cool for 5 minutes, then cut into chunks.
- Heat oil in a skillet, then add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the pepper and onion and cook for 10 minutes or until the peppers are soft and the potatoes are browned. This is where you add salt and pepper- after the veggies are done cooking. Salt and pepper to taste, you might want a little more or little less.
- Preheat oven to 400. Crack 4 eggs over the hash sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top of the egg, and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, depending on how well you like your eggs cooked (I like my egg yolks solid so I bake them a little longer).
walter f brown says
These were the VERRY BEST potatoes i’VE EVER EATEN…ty for sharing…and I’m a guy and don’y cook usually…lol
Sweetphi says
Wow, what a wonderful comment and feedback, this truly made my day. I’m so glad that these potatoes turned out so well for you!
Kara says
What temperature do you cook the potatoes on in the skillet?
Sweetphi says
Medium high heat, I’ll go and add that in the recipe!
Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen says
Oh man this looks SOOOO good I need this in my life this weekend like woah! Can’t wait to make this deliciousness!
Sweetphi says
You know what makes breakfast hash even better? Having your honey make it for you! You should totally have your honey make this for you 🙂
cheri says
Hi Phi, breakfast is my favorite meal anytime of day, how sweet that your husband made this for you for Valentine’s Day.
Sweetphi says
Breakfast is my fave too 🙂 My husband totally made the first meal of the day super delicious 🙂
kathysteger says
Breakfast hash is a staple in our house especially on Sundays. I love how crispy the potatoes are, so good.
Sweetphi says
If breakfast hash is a staple in your house…can I move in? lol. Crispy potatoes are my fave! Thank you so much for commenting girl!
Amanda says
Wow! This looks like an amazing breakfast!
Sweetphi says
Aren’t breakfast potatoes the best? Thank you so much for commenting Amanda 🙂
Trisha (Stew or a Story) says
I’ve recently become obsessed with the eggs and potatoes combination. So hearty and filling (and cheap!) I like this quick pre-cooking method to get the potatoes to crispy perfection!
Sweetphi says
Just put an egg on it, right? Isn’t that a thing? Well, I’m totally down with that, because the eggs-potato combination is a total fave of mine too 🙂
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
I am a crispy potato-aholic! I always order my hashbrowns extra crispy at restaurants. Breakfast hash is right up my alley!
Sweetphi says
Aren’t crispy potatoes just the absolute best? And seriously, why didn’t I ever think of ordering potatoes extra crispy, I’m totally going to try that now!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Crispy potatoes are THE best. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside is how I like them. What a great guy, did his research and came up with a simple but tasty recipe.
Sweetphi says
Crispy potatoes definitely are THE best, I just love love love them! And my hubby’s research totally paid off because this was the best hash I’ve ever had!