Smashed Potato and Kale Breakfast Hash with Fried Eggs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A hearty, savory breakfast featuring smashed potatoes and wilted kale topped with perfectly cooked fried eggs for a satisfying morning meal. This American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, combines potatoes, olive oil, onion into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 505 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cups kale
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, place in a pot with cold water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes until fork-tender; drain and return to pot.
2. Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper to potatoes, then smash with a fork until mostly broken into small pieces but still holding together.
3. Step 3: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add finely chopped onion, and cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden.
4. Step 4: Add smashed potatoes to skillet, spread into an even layer, and cook for 8-10 minutes, pressing down occasionally, until golden and crispy on the bottom.
5. Step 5: Push potatoes to the edges, add butter to the center, crack eggs into skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes until whites are set and yolks are runny.
6. Step 6: Scatter chopped kale over potatoes, cook for 2 minutes until wilted, then sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.