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Egg Topped Hash Browns with Bacon Gravy

A comforting breakfast or brunch dish featuring crispy hash browns, creamy scrambled eggs, and rich bacon gravy for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the dish

  • 4 to 6 large Large eggs Use fresh eggs for fluffier scrambled eggs.
  • 2 tbsp Salted butter
  • 4 oz Thick-cut bacon Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 4 to 6 pieces Frozen hash brown patties Prepare according to package instructions.

For the gravy

  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Plus an additional 2 tbsp for eggs.
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • approx. 1.5 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • approx. 2 tsp Coarse salt Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tsp Dried parsley
  • 2 tbsp Reserved bacon drippings From cooking bacon.

Instructions
 

Prepare the bacon

  • Cut the thick-cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and add them to a cold skillet. Heat on medium until crispy and golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels to absorb excess grease.

Make the hash browns

  • Carefully drain the skillet, keeping about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Discard the rest.
  • Prepare the frozen hash brown patties according to package instructions, baking them in the oven until they are toasty and crispy, around 20-25 minutes at 425°F.

Prepare the scrambled eggs

  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter over low heat.
  • Whisk the large eggs with 1 tablespoon of warm water until frothy and light.
  • Pour this mixture into the saucepan and stir with a wooden spoon until just set and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Cover to keep warm.

Make the gravy

  • Using the reserved bacon fat, sprinkle in the 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk continuously over medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
  • Gradually whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of whole milk. Adjust the heat to keep it simmering low.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, and dried parsley, cooking until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Remove the gravy from the heat and fold in the crispy bacon pieces.

Serve the dish

  • On each plate, place the crispy hash brown patties as a base.
  • Generously top with the creamy scrambled eggs and drizzle the bacon gravy over the entire dish.
  • Garnish with extra black pepper, salt, and dried parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Bacon Gravy, Breakfast Recipe, Comfort Food, Eggs, Hash Browns
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