Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Gordon Ramsay's eggs baked in hash browns with bacon recipe goes viral

“This is an all American superhero of a breakfast,” Ramsay says. 

Rachel Hosie
Monday 18 September 2017 10:45 BST
Comments

It’s not easy to go viral with a recipe these days - the internet is awash with creative delicious concoctions we never imagined we’d ever be able to eat.

So kudos to Gordon Ramsay who has caught the attention of the world with his recipe for eggs baked in hash brown with glazed bacon.

When you think about it, you have to wonder why you haven’t already tried it. Eggs. Baked in hash browns. It makes so much sense.

“This is an all American superhero of a breakfast,” Ramsay says.

He starts by peeling waxy potatoes, which he says are crucial to a good hash brown because they hold their shape and cook better.

Rather than slicing the potatoes, he grates them, along with the onion.

Ramsay gets grating

Next he seasons with salt, pepper, olive oil and cayenne pepper and mixes together before squeezing out the liquid - this is crucial for a crispy hash brown.

Pour in a glug of olive oil to a hot pan and press down the hash brown. Drop flecks of butter round the side to caramelise the onions. Use a plate to flip the hash brown over before sliding it back into the pan to cook the other side.

Press down that hash brown

Crack the eggs on to the hash brown, sprinkle with more cayenne and pop into a preheated oven for six to eight minutes.

Carefully crack the eggs in

Ramsay then goes on to fry bacon in brown sugar, butter, salt and pepper and serves on top of the baked egg hash brown.

That glazed bacon though
The baked egg hash brown hot from the oven

Breakfast perfection.

It’s not a new recipe, but it’s been brought back to public attention thanks to a new video Ramsay has shared.

Over the years, many people have declared their love for the concoction.

We know what we’re making this weekend.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in