Breakfast Combos #3 Recipe

Sausage patties

Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage patties and cook 4–5 minutes per side, turning once, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Remove to a warm plate and tent with foil.

Breakfast links

Heat skillet over medium heat with a teaspoon of oil if needed. Add links and cook, turning occasionally, about 8–10 minutes until evenly browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C). Remove and keep warm.

Bacon

Place bacon in a cold skillet in a single layer. Cook over medium heat 3–5 minutes per side until crispness desired. Transfer to a paper-towel–lined plate to drain and keep warm.

Ham

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the ham slice lightly with oil or butter and sear 1–2 minutes per side until heated through and lightly browned. Remove and keep warm.

While the protein cooks, heat a separate large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. When oil is shimmering, add the cup of shredded hash browns in an even layer. Press lightly with a spatula. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until the underside is golden brown. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Flip in sections (or turn over with spatula) and cook another 3–4 minutes until crisp and cooked through. If using raw grated potato, ensure excess moisture is removed before cooking and cook 6–8 minutes per side.

When the protein is nearly done and hash browns are crisping, wipe out or use a clean skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter and let it foam. Crack 2 eggs into the skillet (for sunny-side up) or crack into a bowl then slide in (for over-easy/medium). Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. For sunny-side up: cook 2–3 minutes until whites are set but yolks still runny. For over-easy: cook 2 minutes, gently flip and cook 20–30 seconds more. For scrambled: whisk eggs before pouring, cook while stirring gently until softly set, about 2–3 minutes.

While eggs finish, toast 2 slices of bread to desired doneness in a toaster or under the broiler. Spread butter on hot toast.

On a plate, arrange the cooked protein choice, place the two eggs beside it, add a mound of hash browns, and serve the buttered toast on the side. Offer ketchup and hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately while hot.