Description
A hearty and satisfying breakfast pizza with a crispy hash brown crust, loaded with eggs, turkey sausage, and melty cheese. This easy high-protein recipe is perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (about 450g) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and moisture squeezed out
- 2 large eggs (for crust)
- 1 cup (113g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for crust)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3–4 large eggs (for topping), scrambled or fried
- 1 cup (140g) cooked turkey sausage
- ½ cup (75g) diced bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 cup (113g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing the pan
- Optional extras: sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet or non-stick frying pan with olive oil or cooking spray. If not using a skillet, prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Thaw frozen hash browns and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. In a large bowl, mix hash browns with 2 eggs, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Spread the hash brown mixture evenly in the skillet, pressing down firmly with a spatula to compact it. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy. Carefully flip the crust using a plate if needed, and cook the other side for another 5 minutes until crispy and holding together like a pizza crust.
- While the crust cooks, scramble or fry 3-4 eggs, cook the turkey sausage until browned, and sauté bell peppers if desired. Set aside.
- Lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Layer the cooked turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, bell peppers, green onions, and shredded mozzarella evenly over the crust. Bake the skillet in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve warm with optional hot sauce or avocado slices.
Notes
Squeeze out all moisture from hash browns to avoid soggy crust. Use a large plate to flip the crust if needed. Room temperature eggs mix better. Press crust firmly to compact. Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispy edges but watch closely. Rest pizza before slicing for best results. Can be customized with veggies, different meats, or cheeses. Naturally gluten-free if using plain hash browns and checked sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pizz
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
Keywords: breakfast pizza, hash brown crust, high protein breakfast, turkey sausage, crispy crust, easy breakfast, brunch recipe