What You Will Need: eggs, shredded cheese, potato, red onion, bell pepper, hickory sticks (I'm using cheddar sticks), vinegar, scallions, olive oil, salt & pepper.
This recipe is for a single portion. You can easily bulk it up for 2, 4 or 6 people by just increasing the ingredients & adding two eggs per person.
The first thing you will want to do is place a high sided skillet or pot with water in it deep enough to cover an egg (about 3-4 inches). Bring to a simmer. In another skillet, heat some olive oil.
Peel, slice & dice your potato. Nothing fancy, rustic hash is better hash. Just keep in mind, the larger the cut the longer it will need to cook.
Add them to your hot skillet of olive oil.
While the potatoes are cooking, slice the onion, pepper & hickory sticks.
Saute the potatoes for 3-5 minutes. You want them to fully cook through & get some good color on the outside.
Add in the sliced onions, peppers & meat. Season with salt & pepper. Toss and cook 2-3 minutes, then reduce the heat to low.
When your water is simmering, add in 1 T. of white vinegar.
Crack the egg on a flat surface, bring it over the pan & as close to the water as you can. Pull the shell apart & allow the egg to gently fall into the liquid.
The length of time the eggs will poach depends on your personal preference. For a soft, runny yolk, your looking at about 4 minutes. I like my yolks a little more cooked so I usually go around 5-7 minutes.
While the eggs are cooking, top your hash with the shredded cheese & turn the heat off.
Finish the hash with sliced scallions.
Transfer the hash onto a plate, then bring it right to the side of the poaching pan to retrieve the eggs.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully scoop out each egg one at a time, and place them on top of the hash.
Finish with salt & pepper.
Talk about a hearty, filling, delicious breakfast!
This dish would also be great as a brunch item. Make a bigger amount, place on a large platter & top with several poached eggs. Serve along side a large fresh arugula salad & some fresh squeezed orange juice.
This recipe will definitely add the wow factor to your morning!
Enjoy & Always Cook with Love!
