Pumpkin Mushroom Breakfast Hash

Breakfast hash is a classic American skillet tradition, turning humble produce into a crisp, savory morning plate. This one-pan take browns sugar pumpkin with earthy cremini mushrooms, then warms them with smoked paprika and a hint of cinnamon.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 295 cal
• 13g protein
• 24g carbs
• 17g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh sugar pumpkin or pie pumpkin, peeled and diced 1/2-inch
• 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste hot sauce or chili flakes optional

Instructions

1. 1Preheat a large 12-inch cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add half the olive oil.
2. 2Add the diced pumpkin in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until the undersides begin to caramelize and turn golden.
3. 3Stir and continue cooking, tossing occasionally, until the pumpkin is tender-crisp and browned in spots, about 6 to 8 minutes total; transfer to a plate.
4. 4Add the remaining oil to the same skillet, then tip in the mushrooms and cook without stirring for 2 minutes so they release moisture and brown.
5. 5Add the onion and bell pepper; sauté, stirring often, until the vegetables soften and the mushrooms are deeply golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
6. 6Stir in the garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. 7Return the pumpkin to the skillet and toss everything together over medium heat for 2 minutes so the spices coat the hash evenly.
8. 8Make four small wells in the hash with a spoon and crack an egg into each well.
9. 9Cover the skillet and cook over medium-low heat until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny or cooked to your liking, 4 to 6 minutes.
10. 10Scatter chopped parsley over the top, add chili flakes if desired, and serve straight from the skillet while hot.