Ham Breakfast Hash
Ham breakfast hash is a warm, hearty breakfast that uses leftover ham, dressing or potatoes and veggies, all topped with cheese and a fried egg!
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup leftover ham, chopped
- ½ cup leftover dressing or stuffing (or use roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes)
- ¼ cup leftover Brussels sprouts, green beans or other cooked veggies (optional)
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings:
- Chopped green onion, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, hot sauce, avocado
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, warm the chopped ham, dressing and veggies, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes.
- Move the ham mixture to the side of the pan, spray some cooking spray (or melt some butter) in the empty spot in the pan and crack in your egg. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover the pan with a lid and fry the egg for 1-2 minutes, checking occasionally, until desired degree of doneness. (You could also fry your egg in a separate pan, if desired.)
- Transfer the hash mixture to a plate. Top with the shredded cheese, add the fried egg on top and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Ham: Make sure to chop your ham into fairly small pieces so you can get a bit in every bite.
Dressing: You’ll need a half-cup of leftover dressing or stuffing. I think a bread-based one works best here (even a cornbread-based dressing, like you can see in these photos).
Potatoes: You could probably even use leftover mashed potatoes or roasted regular or sweet potatoes if you want as the starch in this hash. And if all else fails, you could use some store-bought shredded hash browns.
Veggies: I love getting in some veggies at breakfast when possible and this hash is a great way to throw some in. Shredded Brussels sprouts are my favorite, but you could use leftover green beans or another cooked vegetable if you like. Or skip the veggies if you’d rather.
Fried egg: This really brings the dish together for me. You can leave it runny or let it set up a little more, depending on your preference.
Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese is my go-to, but you could try this with mozzarella, Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend cheese if you’d like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 883mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g
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