Description
Loaded Hashbrowns are crispy, cheesy breakfast potatoes loaded with melted cheddar, savory bacon, and topped with sour cream and fresh green onions. This easy stovetop recipe delivers a satisfying and flavorful start to your morning with a perfect balance of textures and rich flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded hashbrowns (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the fat: Heat the oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat to ensure the surface is hot enough for crisping the hashbrowns.
- Cook the hashbrowns: Add the shredded hashbrowns in an even layer and press down slightly with a spatula. Let cook undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
- Flip and season: Carefully flip or gently stir the hashbrowns, season with salt and black pepper, then cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until crisp and browned all over.
- Add cheese and bacon: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the top. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until the cheese melts thoroughly.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, then top the hashbrowns with sour cream and chopped green onions. Serve hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a meatless version, skip the bacon or substitute with vegetarian bacon bits.
- Add sautéed bell peppers, onions, or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- Use fresh hashbrowns for a firmer texture; thaw frozen thoroughly before cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste during cooking for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
