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Loaded Grilled Hash Brown Omelets

Loaded hash brown omelet campfire-style: a crispy hash brown crust with beaten eggs, melty cheddar, and loaded breakfast toppings. Cook in a cast iron skillet over an open flame for a golden, set interior and a crisp bottom.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hash brown crust
  • 20 oz frozen hash browns Thawed.
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil Use 2 tbsp total for cooking in the skillet.
Egg filling
  • 6 eggs Beaten.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup cooked bacon Crumble after cooking.
  • 0.25 cup green onions Sliced.
  • 0.5 cup bell peppers Diced.
  • 0.25 salt To taste.
  • 0.25 pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cook the hash brown base
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter or oil in a large cast iron skillet over campfire until it shimmers. Spread half the hash browns in an even layer and cook for 5 minutes until golden with crisp edges.
Add eggs and toppings
  1. Pour the beaten eggs over the hash browns and scatter the cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, bell peppers, and green onions over the top. Keep the skillet over the campfire so the eggs begin to set at the edges.
Finish until set and crispy
  1. Top with the remaining hash browns and add the remaining butter or oil around the edges. Cover the skillet and cook for 12-15 minutes until the eggs are set and the bottom is crispy.
Serve
  1. Flip carefully or fold in half, then cut into wedges and serve immediately. Let the omelet rest only briefly so it holds its shape.

Notes

Pro tip: thaw the hash browns fully and let off excess moisture so the bottom crust browns instead of steaming. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed and re-crisped. Freezing is not recommended because the hash brown texture softens. For a lighter option, use turkey bacon and a reduced-fat cheddar while keeping the same cooking method for crispness.