Chicken Hash with Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil.
2. 2
   Add the green pepper, onion, jalapenos, garlic, thyme, and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to brown, about 7 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in the potato and chicken and flatten the mixture with a spatula.
5. 5
   Cook over high heat until crusty on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Working in sections, turn the hash over and cook until browned on the other side, 3 to 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Using the back of a spoon, make 4 depressions in the hash.
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   Carefully crack the eggs into the depressions and season with salt and pepper.
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   Cover the skillet and cook over moderate heat until the egg whites are just set but the yolks are runny, about 4 minutes.
10. 10
    Sprinkle the hash with grated cheese and serve right out of the skillet.
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