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Potato and Egg Breakfast Hash

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Crispy fried potatoes and onions with eggs cracked in and cooked till just set. A hearty one-pan breakfast made from the cheapest of staples.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 2
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.26

Approx £2.52 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Potato and Egg Breakfast Hash

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Cut the potatoes into small 1cm cubes and parboil in salted water for 6 minutes, then drain well.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the potatoes over a medium-high heat for 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. 3
    Add the chopped onion and diced red pepper with the paprika, salt and pepper, and fry for another 4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Make four small wells in the hash and crack an egg into each one.
  5. 5
    Cover the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the whites are set, then serve straight from the pan.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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