Pin 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.
I love making this egg & potato hash on lazy weekend mornings. Everyone gathers in the kitchen and the aroma of sizzling potatoes and onions draws the whole family in before breakfast is served.
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 sliced into 1 cm rounds
- Eggs: 4 large eggs
- Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Smoked paprika: 1/2 tsp (optional)
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook potatoes:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook stirring occasionally for 10–12 minutes until golden and starting to soften.
- Add vegetables:
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper if using. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Brown sausage:
- Stir in sliced hot dogs or sausages. Cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Season hash:
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika salt and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add eggs:
- Create four small wells in the hash. Add remaining tablespoon of oil if pan looks dry. Crack an egg into each well.
- Cook eggs:
- Cover skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny or to your desired doneness.
- Garnish and serve:
- Remove from heat garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Pin This recipe always reminds me of camping trips when we would all pitch in to prep potatoes and sausages before cooking over a fire. It is a dish my kids request year after year.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with crusty bread or your favorite hot sauce for a complete meal.
Required Tools
Large non-stick skillet with lid spatula chefs knife cutting board.
Nutrition
Calories: 385 Protein: 16g Carbohydrates: 28g Fat: 22g per serving.
Pin This skillet hash is a true comfort food classic. Enjoy it hot right from the pan with plenty of fresh parsley.
Recipe Questions
- → Can I substitute hot dogs with other proteins?
Yes, you can use smoked sausage, chorizo, or vegetarian sausages to vary the flavor while keeping the dish hearty.
- → What type of potatoes work best for this dish?
Medium starchy potatoes are ideal as they crisp well on the outside while remaining tender inside.
- → How do I achieve runny yolks on the eggs?
Cover the skillet and cook the eggs for 5–7 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still soft.
- → Can I add vegetables to this skillet?
Yes, diced bell pepper or other quick-cooking vegetables can be added for extra color and flavor.
- → What seasonings enhance the overall taste?
Smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper provide a subtle smoky and peppery profile to complement the potatoes and hot dogs.