Smith Family Potato & Herb Hash

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A hearty breakfast featuring golden potatoes, caramelized onions, and fresh herbs, perfect for starting the day with a touch of American heritage. This recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, combines russet potatoes, yellow onions, fresh thyme 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 480 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 18 min Serves 4 Breakfast cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dice 1.5 lbs russet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Step 2: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add the drained potatoes to the skillet, season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping every 4 minutes until potatoes are crispy and golden on all sides.
  4. Step 4: Create four wells in the potato mixture, crack 4 eggs into each well, and season with a pinch of salt. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp fresh thyme over the top, remove from heat, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

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