Description
Have you ever thought that your leftover meatloaf might actually taste better for breakfast than it did for dinner? This hearty hash turns last night’s meal into a crispy, savory masterpiece. Featuring golden-brown potatoes and a rich, runny egg yolk that acts as a natural sauce, it is the ultimate comfort food to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick slices leftover meatloaf, crumbled or cubed
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (cold works best)
- 2 large fresh eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped onions or bell peppers
Instructions
- Prep the Base: Cube the cold meatloaf into half-inch pieces. If using mashed potatoes, break them into smaller chunks with a fork to ensure they get crispy.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it sizzles.
- Fry the Hash: Add the meatloaf and potatoes to the pan in a flat layer. Let sit undisturbed for 3-5 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust.
- The Flip: Flip the mixture and cook for another 5 minutes until edges are dark and crunchy.
- Cook the Eggs: In a separate pan or by making ‘wells’ in the hash, fry the eggs sunny-side up for 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks are runny.
- Assemble and Serve: Scoop the hash onto a plate and top with the fried egg. Season with fresh black pepper and salt.
Notes
For the best texture, resist stirring the potatoes too often; they need contact with the pan to get crunchy. If you have leftover gravy, heat it up and pour it over the hash before adding the egg for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg