3-minute breakfast hash

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My husband, Alan, cannot cook to save his life. He made cookies  (from pre-made dough!) a few years ago and they were so bad they ended up in the trash. All he had to do was slice, place on pan, bake for 9-11 minutes at temperature designated on package, pull from oven, and eat. Yet somehow, he managed to do things to them that no one should ever have to see {shudder} And I have a sneaking suspicion that this was deliberate. If I mention something about him doing the cooking, I inevitably hear “Honey. You do remember the cookie incident. Don’t you?!” ;-)  Yes, honey, I do.

And yet, in spite of this, the man makes the most perfect boiled eggs. Every time, without fail. They come out with just a hint of softness still in the center, are somehow magically always easy to peel and are never, ever tinged with green. They’re so good that I always request he make them instead of me. Thankfully, he makes them often and many times without prompting. And who can blame him? Eggs rock, and boiled is one of my favorite ways to enjoy them.

With school just around the corner (and my second and last baby going to kindergarten…sniff!), I’m making my game plans now. Breakfast game plans, with eggs as my star player.

I’ve recently discovered how easy, fast & delicious it is to whip up an egg breakfast in the microwave. Me, who uses the microwave strictly for popcorn & reheating leftovers, is actually cooking in it! I’ve been inspired by my good foodie friend, Jeffrey Saad (<—amazing human being who has selflessly helped me out when I really needed it, not to mention he’s an incredible chef) and his ability to whip up egg dishes for his own family on busy weekday mornings (whereas I’m typically shoving a “Gogurt” in my kids hands to eat on the way to the bus). But this year it’s going to be different. Did you know that you can make a delicious and healthy egg breakfast in under three minutes? And that half of that time can be used for double-checking backpacks and vetoing mis-matched outfits (that they insist they just HAVE to wear) – because that’s just idle cooking time?! I don’t know about you, but it takes me that much time just to put a sugared cereal in a bowl and top it with milk.

I’m sharing my favorite microwave egg recipe that takes just 3 minutes to make and is just 54 cents per serving! Although I don’t plan on letting Alan completely off the hook on his one kitchen contribution, I’m not sure I really need it anymore ;-)

And ps: Visit the Incredible Edible Egg Facebook page today and “like” their page because America’s egg farmers are giving away a coupon for 55 cents off two dozen eggs, in addition to great back-to-school recipes and tips! Visit the page soon because the coupon is limited!

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3-minute Breakfast Hash

• 1/2 cup leftover hash browns, or frozen O’Brien or shredded hash browns
• 1 egg
• shredded cheddar cheese

1. COAT 8-oz. microwave-safe ramekin or small cereal bowl with cooking spray.  ADD potatoes; MICROWAVE on HIGH 1 minute until hot.  SEASON with salt and pepper, if desired. BREAK egg into bowl.  BEAT egg with fork until blended.
2. MICROWAVE on HIGH 30 seconds; stir.  MICROWAVE until egg is almost set, about 15 to 30 seconds longer.
3. TOP with cheese.  SERVE with ketchup or BBQ sauce, if desired.

Tip: Don’t overcook.  Scrambled eggs will continue to cook and firm up after removed from microwave. Also, I like to keep some sauteed red bell pepper, onions and mushrooms to toss in the mix. So delish!! 

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