Bacon Cado Hashbrowns - Comfort Food

Reimagine what you can do with simple ingredients

I can't even begin to tell you how many hashbrowns I've cooked and eaten in this short life of mine. For the longest time this would be my go-to choice for breakfast. Sure it would cause me to start my day a half hour early, but cmon who doesn't want bacon, hashbrowns and creamy avocado first thing in the morning? I've experimented with different fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses and one thing always remains the same... anything on h.b's is simply amazing :)

If you're Vegan and looking to try this just skip the bacon & cheese! (and maybe even try your own substitute). There are so many ways to make these depending on what's in your fridge.
Btw if you're in trouble with the spouse this would also make a great "forget what I did yesterday" breakfast in bed.

You haven't had hashbrowns until you've tried these, so let's get started!

For 4 H.B's you'll need:
- 4 hashbrowns ;]
- 1/2 pack of bacon (500g)
- 1 avocado
- Real Cheddar cheese
(whatever you have will work)
- Thin onion slices
- Salt & Pepper
- Cayenne

Method:
*to smooth out the process and have your ingredients prepped ahead of time

1. Turn on two appropriate sized skillets to medium heat, one for h.b's one for bacon. If your h.b's are frozen (most are) put them in a single layer on a plate and microwave for 1 minute just to get them ready to cook. Once your skillet is hot, add a little oil, spread by tilting the pan, and add your h.b's. These cook in 5-10 minutes per side, depending on how brown you want them

2. Cut bacon package in half and start adding strips to the pan, have a paper towel lined plate ready. Cook half the package to desired crispness and remember to keep draining the grease. Set bacon aside

3. For me this is a small but critical part of getting the best result. Once you flip the h.b's for the first time keep an eye on when the second side is halfway done. At that point add your cheese to the h.b's, still in the pan, and cover with a lid for 1 minute to melt the cheese. Then uncover and add thin onion slices and bacon strips in whatever fashion you please, turn off the burner, and cover again for a few minutes til bacon is hot and begins to steam. This way when you serve it everything will be cooked perfectly (I really try not to use that word) and still be hot throughout. Transfer to serving plate

4. Halve your avocado, poke out the pit, and peel off the skin. This is my preferred method of prepping avocados. Thinly slice each half and spread out on cutting board. Sprinkle with a little salt (or not if you're watching your blood pressure) freshly ground pepper, and a tiny dash of cayenne (don't worry the 'cado cuts through the excess heat). Using your knife or other flat utensil, take half of each half and place on each H.B

Done! Serve Hot**

*Bonus Marks

- Roll a lime and slice into quarters, this adds a super nice zing when drizzled over

- Wash and thinly slice chives or green onions and sprinkle over H.B's to garnish

There are so many ways to make this your own...

Try playing with the layers and ingredients to make your own amazing combination. Feel free to share your creations below!