Cheesy Hashbrown and Eggs

Love Local this Holiday Season     It’s that time of year to gather your loved ones and create lasting memories around the table. From a hearty breakfast, appetizers and a decadent dessert, our recipes are delicious and highlight all the local ingredients produced right here in Ontario. When shopping at your grocery store, farmers’ market and on-farm market, think local, shop local and cook with local ingredients.     Share a cozy morning together with our skillet Cheesy Hashbrown and Eggs. Enjoy a savoury bite of crispy potatoes, melted cheddar and sunny-side-up eggs, perfect for dipping your toast. You can customize by adding herbs, toppings or a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick.     Onion and Gouda Pull Apart Twist is a tasty starter that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Each piece has a delectable balance of tender pastry, caramelized onions and gooey melted Ontario gouda, making it impossible to resist.     Bursting with flavour, Crispy Veal Cakes with Spicy Aioli make wonderful appetizers for holiday festivities. These patties are encased in a golden-brown crust, topped with spicy aioli and served on a bed of microgreens — sure to be a hit at your holiday gathering!     Savour the creamy decadence of our no-bake Apple Caramel Cheesecake. This dessert is our take on the classic pairing of apples and sweet caramel combined with warm spices all in an easy, make-ahead recipe.     Love local, fresh Ontario food this holiday season! During the upcoming weeks, the Town Crier will feature the recipes for the above mentioned dishes – we hope you enjoy them!  Cheesy Hashbrown and Eggs     A recipe for a simple hashbrown skillet with delicious sunny-side-up eggs perfect for dipping your toast! This hearty breakfast has everything you need for those cold days where you just want to stay inside cuddled up by a fire. Preparation Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 45 minutesServes 4 to 6 3 cups (750 mL) shredded Ontario Potatoes, about 3 or 4 medium potatoes4 Ontario Eggs1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Cheddar Cheese1/4 cup (50 mL) diced Ontario Onion1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper2 tbsp (25 mL) butter3 slices cooked Ontario Bacon, crumbled2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh chivesFreshly ground black pepper     Place shredded potatoes in colander in sink or bowl; squeeze out as much liquid as possible and discard. In medium bowl, lightly beat 1 of the eggs; stir in potatoes, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese, onion, salt and pepper.     In 9-inch (23 cm) oven-proof skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat; press potato mixture into skillet. Return skillet to heat; cook for 8 minutes. Place skillet in 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 20 minutes.     Remove skillet from oven; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Crack remaining 3 eggs over top. Return to oven, bake for 10 to 14 minutes, until egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to desired doneness. Serve in skillet sprinkled with bacon, chives and pepper. Nutritional Information:1 Serving (When recipe serves 6):PROTEIN: 12 gramsFAT: 15 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 15 gramsCALORIES: 242FIBRE: 1 gramSODIUM: 470 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario