Description
Savory western hash brown omelet brings together crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and classic diner-style flavors in one skillet sensation. Hearty breakfast perfection awaits you with this simple yet satisfying morning classic that promises restaurant-quality comfort right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 large eggs
- 4 ounces (113 grams) thickly sliced deli ham, diced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) smoked gouda cheese, grated
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl until frothy and aerated.
- Sauté ham, bell peppers, and onions in olive oil over medium-high heat for approximately 6 minutes, stirring intermittently until vegetables soften and caramelize slightly. Incorporate the sautéed mixture into the whisked eggs.
- Prepare broiler at high temperature. Clean skillet and return to medium-high heat. Melt butter and distribute frozen hash browns evenly across the pan, pressing into bottom and sides using a spatula. Cook until crispy golden brown, around 6 minutes.
- Gently cascade egg and vegetable mixture over the hash brown crust, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Transfer skillet to broiler and cook for 3-5 minutes until eggs begin to set.
- Sprinkle cheese across the surface, reserving few scallions for garnish. Continue broiling 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely and eggs become fully set.
- Using a small spatula, carefully detach omelet edges from skillet. Gracefully slide onto serving platter, folding in half.
- Slice into wedge portions and garnish with remaining scallions.
Notes
- Swap ham for turkey or vegetarian bacon to create a lighter protein option that still packs incredible flavor.
- Ensure hash browns are pressed firmly against skillet sides to create a crispy, golden-brown crust that acts like a delicious potato shell.
- Use low-fat cheese or dairy-free alternatives for those managing cholesterol or following plant-based diets without compromising taste.
- Broiler timing is crucial – watch closely to prevent overcooking eggs, which can turn rubbery and lose their creamy, soft texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 400 mg