Get Breakfast
(from tmiweber’s recipe box)
Source: Alton Brown
Prep time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: breakfast, vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb 12 oz pkg Ore-Ida hash browns
- 6 eggs
- 7 oz spinach, frozen but then thawed
- kosher salt
- olive oil
- salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- chili flakes
Directions
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Remove hash brown from freezer to a sink full of water to thaw for about 30 minutes.
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Once thawed, drain and dry the hash browns.
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Turn on the broiler and heat a 10-12 inch cast iron skillet.
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In a mixing bowl, beat 2 of the eggs. Add the hash browns and the spinach. Toss with plenty of kosher salt.
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Using fireproof gloves, retrieve the hot skillet, coat it with oil and spoon in the mixture. Pack it down into the corners and spoon the salsa on top.
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Place the skillet back under the broiler and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or untill the tomatoes just start to brown.
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Retrieve the skillet, sprinkle with a handful of cheese and crack the remaining 4 eggs on top.
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Sprinkle with more salt and drizzle with some oil.
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Place the pan back under the broiler and remove it as soon as the egg whites set, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Shake on the chili flakes and serve.