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Crispy Potato and Bacon Hash with Cheese and Eggs

This dish combines diced potatoes fried until crispy with sizzling bacon, topped with melted cheese and cooked eggs. The potatoes develop a golden crust, while the interior remains tender, and the eggs are cooked to your preferred doneness, creating a hearty, savory meal with contrasting textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups diced potatoes preferably medium-sized
  • 6 slices bacon cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your preferred melting cheese
  • 4 large eggs for frying or scrambling
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying potatoes and bacon

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the diced potatoes. Spread them out in a single layer and cook, occasionally stirring, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add the bacon pieces to the skillet and continue cooking, stirring regularly, until the bacon is sizzling and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. The potatoes will absorb some of the bacon fat, adding flavor.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the hot potato and bacon mixture. Cover the skillet briefly to allow the cheese to melt, creating a gooey layer on top.
  4. In a separate pan or right in the same skillet, crack the eggs directly onto the mixture or cook them separately if you prefer sunny side up. Cook until the whites are set and the yolks reach your desired doneness, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Season the dish with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. If cooking the eggs separately, transfer the hash to serving plates and top with the eggs.
  6. Serve hot straight from the skillet, allowing the crispy textures and melted cheese to be enjoyed with each bite. Dig in and savor the hearty, savory flavors.