A food expert has sent the internet into a frenzy with a simple five-ingredient breakfast recipe that is being described as nothing short of 'life-changing'. The recipe, which creates a delicious crispy hash brown rolled omelette, requires minimal effort and ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
The Viral 'Life-Changing' Breakfast
As many agree, a cooked breakfast is the ultimate way to start the day, far surpassing a quick bowl of cereal or a slice of toast. Melbourne-based nutritionist and recipe developer, known online as nutritionistjo, has now provided the perfect solution for a gourmet morning meal without the fuss. She shared her method on TikTok, captivating food lovers with its simplicity and delicious result.
How to Make the Crispy Hash Brown Rolled Omelette
The entire process takes just a few minutes and requires only five core ingredients: three hash browns, two eggs, 20g of cheese, 10g of butter, and spring onion for garnish.
The method is straightforward. Begin by melting butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add defrosted hash browns and use a meat press or heavy-bottomed pan to flatten them into a circle. Turn the heat to medium-high to achieve a crispy texture and season with salt.
Next, reduce the heat to medium-low and pour over the whisked eggs. Season with salt and pepper, then cover the pan with a lid, allowing the eggs to cook through for approximately five minutes. After removing the lid, sprinkle the cheese over the top. Finally, use a spatula to carefully roll the mixture into a neat roll, placing it seam-side down to seal it. Garnish with chopped spring onion and serve immediately.
Social Media Erupts with Praise
The reaction on TikTok was immediate and overwhelmingly positive, with users hailing the recipe as a game-changer. One impressed viewer commented, "You've just changed my life. I have eggs and hash browns and am doing this rn (right now)."
Another exclaimed, "Holy god this changes everything," while a different user declared it "Life-changing quality content." The creator, nutritionistjo, enthusiastically agreed, replying, "It’s what the people want!!" Even self-professed omelette sceptics were converted, with one user stating, "I hate omelettes and I think you just changed the game for me."
The post also sparked a lively discussion about technique. Some users debated the best way to prepare the hash browns, with suggestions to part-cook them in an air fryer or microwave first for extra crispiness and speed. Others questioned whether the egg would cook through without flipping, to which the community explained that steaming it under a lid ensures it cooks perfectly. The creator herself endorsed the idea of flipping the hash brown base before adding the egg for an even crispier result.
Naturally, many began suggesting their own tasty twists, such as adding a drizzle of chilli oil or incorporating bacon into the roll, proving the recipe's fantastic versatility.
