Sheet Pan Potato and Egg Breakfast

A one-pan breakfast recipe to feed a hungry and excited family is exactly what this Sheet Pan Potato and Egg Breakfast is all about! Frozen shredded hash browns are seasoned and baked in butter while eggs are cracked right on top with lots of shredded cheese. Who wouldn’t want this for breakfast on Christmas morning?

Sheet Pan Potato and Egg Breakfast reminds me of a homecooked version of a greasy diner breakfast. Some of you might turn up your nose at a breakfast diner, but I’d eat breakfast at one of those types of restaurants any day! We don’t go out for breakfast very often. In fact, the only time we have breakfast at a restaurant or diner is when we are on the road somewhere. But, I used to be quite the regular at greasy diners for weekend brunch a few years back. And, every time I did, I always looked forward to the combination of hash browns and eggs.

When we lived in Toronto, there was no shortage of great restaurants, especially the non-chain type! During the summer months, I loved to go to brunch at House on Parliament, Johnny G’s Cafe, or O’Grady’s. Two of those had a patio and the other was quite airy, so perfect for summertime. In the cooler months, I loved Chew Chew’s Diner, The Blake House, or Coach House. They were more suited for cool or rainy weather. One had a fireplace, and the others were very cozy.

BREAKFAST POTATOES ARE ALWAYS A HIT

No matter which restaurant, I always made sure to order a side of potatoes, if they didn’t already come with what I was ordering. I’m a lover of a classic dinner breakfast, which should always include eggs, toast, bacon, and of course, potatoes!

I’m going to tell you all about this breakfast recipe and how you can make it in your home this holiday season, but first, I want to review the other Christmas recipes I have shared this holiday season. The last week of October, I finished up my first holiday recipe series for this year, called Lord Byron’s 12 Christmas Donuts. Then, I shared Lord Byron’s 12 Christmas Appetizers. Just last week, I shared the last recipe in my annual 24 Cookies of Christmas series. I still can’t believe that was Volume 6 of that series!

And now, with Christmas just a short time away, I’m kicking off this next series called Lord Byron’s 12 Christmas Breakfasts!

LORD BYRON’S 12 CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST SERIES

Another holiday series, Lord Byron? Yes – why not!? Welcome, Dear Reader, to the fourth of my annual holiday recipe series for this season! I’m calling this one Lord Byron’s 12 Christmas Breakfasts. This series will focus on easy-to-make and some make-ahead breakfasts that are both delicious and festive.

I will try to keep the recipes in this series quick and easy too. Most of them will require some baking, but they won’t be too complex that you can’t whip them up on Christmas morning, especially if you’re an early riser. Some are just assembly-type recipes, while others can be prepared in advance.

Just like every other holiday series that I’ve shared over the years, this series will see a new recipe shared every day for the next 12 days – even on Saturday and Sunday! You might be asking yourself, how many Christmas recipes could one possibly have or need? Well, I say you can never have too much of a good thing. And, I love having lots of choices. Who wants to prepare the same holiday recipes year after year?

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So, welcome, Dear Reader, to Lord Byron’s 12 Christmas Breakfast series! Even though this is the third series for this holiday season, you can always take a look back at previous years if you just cannot wait until the next recipe is published. Also, some of my favourite recipe collections from previous years are my 75 Homemade Gifts from Your Kitchen, my 50 Make Ahead Freezer Friendly Christmas Recipes, and my 30 No-Bake Christmas Recipes post.

You really don’t want to miss one of these recipes, so if you have not yet subscribed to Lord Byron’s Kitchen, I encourage you to do so. That way, a new recipe will be emailed to you every day. You won’t have to bother to come looking for it! Like in previous holiday recipe countdowns, I like to mix up the recipes in the series so that there is something for everyone. Are you ready!!??

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THIS RECIPE

The following is a list of the ingredients needed to prepare this recipe. For exact amounts and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card located near the bottom of this post.

• Frozen Store-Bought Hash Browns – You can use either the shredded/grated type or the chunky type, but not the flat patty type like those found in a Mcdonalds’ breakfast order.
• Butter & Olive Oil – Butter is for flavour while olive oil has a higher smoke point which will prevent the butter from burning in the oven.
• Garlic Powder – Use garlic powder and not granulated garlic or real garlic. Garlic powder is mild, while the other two will overpower the dish.
• Paprika
• Dried Basil and Dried Oregano
• Salt and Ground Black Pepper
• Dried Red Chili Flakes – These are optional, but I like the warmth of them in this dish.
• Cheese – Use shredded cheese. Good melting cheeses like cheddar, provolone, gouda, etc., will work well here too.
• Eggs
• Green Onions – These not only act as a garnish but will add flavour and freshness too.

HOW TO MAKE SHEET PAN POTATO AND EGG BREAKFAST

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Melt the butter and stir in the olive oil. Pour this mixture onto a baking sheet and use a pastry brush to grease the entire surface including the sides. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, garlic powder, basil, oregano, paprika, salt, dried red chili flakes, and ground black pepper. Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it out into an even layer. Bake for 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and using the back of a teaspoon, create wells into the hashbrown mixture, measuring about 4 inches in diameter. Break one egg into each well. Sprinkle over the cheeses and bake for another for 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set. Garnish with green onions and serve.

SHEET PAN COOKING

Sheet pan cooking is all the rage now, which is why I worked so hard to perfect this Sheet Pan Potato and Egg Breakfast recipe.  Every time I spend a few minutes on Pinterest or in my Facebook recipe groups, I see lots of wonderful, colourful photos of food which have been prepared on sheet pans.  These recipes are often referred to as ‘sheet pan’ cooking.

I had to get on board!  I scoured the internet for ideas that were vegetarian-friendly. Let’s face it, a sheet pan breakfast is a little too much for one person. If I prepared it with bacon or sausage, McKenna and I would have to eat it by ourselves. Making this dish vegetarian was the best way to go so that all three of us could enjoy it. Plus, one could always serve fried bacon or breakfast sausage links on the side!

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Finally, as I stated previously, every day I will be posting a new recipe. If you miss one, don’t fret. You can find my entire collection of Christmas Recipes right here! There are over 200 Christmas recipes and counting. There’s something for everyone! Cheers!