Classic American Diner Breakfast Plate 1769529336769 3i9u
A quintessential hearty breakfast featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, golden hash browns, and buttered toast.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 6 strips Thick-cut bacon
- 2 cups Russet potatoes, shredded
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Whole milk
- 4 slices White bread slices
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 sprig Fresh parsley(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place bacon strips in a cold large skillet, then turn heat to medium and cook until crispy, turning occasionally.
- 2
While bacon cooks, squeeze all excess moisture out of the shredded potatoes using a clean kitchen towel.
- 3
Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan; add vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
- 4
Spread potatoes in an even layer in the skillet, seasoning with half the salt and pepper; cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 5
Flip the hash browns and cook for another 5 minutes while you whisk eggs, milk, and remaining seasoning in a small bowl.
- 6
In a separate non-stick pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat and gently scramble the eggs until just set.
- 7
Toast the bread slices and spread with the remaining butter.
- 8
Plate the eggs, bacon, and hash browns together, garnishing with parsley if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
740
37% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
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