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Best Cajun Potato Breakfast Hash & Fried Eggs Quick Meal

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Kickstart your day with this flavorful Cajun Potato Breakfast Hash topped with perfectly fried eggs. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that transforms your morning routine into a culinary celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces
  • Cajun seasoning (including paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef or finely diced beef sausage (optional)
  • 4 large fresh eggs
  • Vegetable, canola, or avocado oil for crisping potatoes
  • Butter or olive oil for frying eggs
  • Freshly chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Hot sauce on the side (recommended)

Instructions

  1. Dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Rinse to remove starch, then pat thoroughly dry.
  2. Dice onion and bell pepper similarly.
  3. Prepare beef if using.
  4. Heat about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add potatoes in a single layer (cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding).
  6. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender, browned, and crispy. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  7. If using beef, add more oil if needed. Brown ground beef/sausage, breaking it up. Drain excess fat, remove beef, and set aside.
  8. Sauté onion and bell pepper in the same skillet (add oil if needed) for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
  9. Return potatoes and beef to skillet with veggies.
  10. Sprinkle generously with 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (taste and adjust). Stir to coat.
  11. Cook 3-5 more minutes, pressing down occasionally to crisp potatoes and meld flavors.
  12. Once hash is crispy, create four wells. Crack an egg into each, season with salt and pepper.
  13. Cook sunny-side up for 3-5 minutes until whites are set and yolks runny. For basted eggs, cover for the last minute. Flip for over-easy.
  14. When eggs are done, remove from heat. Serve hash and eggs, garnished with green onions or parsley. Hot sauce is a must!

Nutrition

Keywords: For a different starch, use sweet potatoes or diced parsnips. For a vegetarian option, sautéed mushrooms or cooked black beans can replace beef. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste; add smoked paprika for depth.

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