Charred Corn & Zucchini Breakfast Hash with Soft Eggs

Charring corn in a hot skillet is a summer cookout trick that deepens its natural sweetness. Folded into a zucchini hash with soft eggs and feta, it becomes a one-pan breakfast built for busy mornings.

Serves 4 · 12 min prep · 18 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 310 cal
• 15g protein
• 22g carbs
• 19g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 4 large eggs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta

Instructions

1. 1Dice the zucchini into small half-inch cubes and finely chop the onion and red bell pepper so everything cooks at the same pace.
2. 2Heat a large 12-inch cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil, then scatter in the corn kernels in a single layer. Let them sit undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms char and smell sweet and toasty.
3. 3Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the vegetables soften and develop golden edges, about 6 to 8 minutes.
4. 4Push the hash to the sides of the skillet to create four small wells. Crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low.
5. 5Cook until the egg whites are fully opaque and the yolks are still jammy, 3 to 5 minutes depending on preferred doneness. Listen for a gentle sizzle rather than aggressive popping.
6. 6Remove from heat. Sprinkle crumbled feta and snipped chives over the entire skillet. Let residual heat soften the cheese slightly.
7. 7Scoop a portion of hash with one egg onto each plate. Taste and add an extra pinch of salt if needed. Serve hot with hot sauce on the side for anyone who wants extra kick.
8. 8Leftover hash reheats well in a skillet the next morning; just fry fresh eggs to order for busy weekday starts.