Name: Loaded Hashbrowns Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded hashbrowns (fresh or frozen and thawed); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; Optional hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat

Description

Loaded Hashbrowns are a delicious and crispy skillet potato dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with shredded hashbrowns cooked to golden perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream, green onions, and optional diced tomatoes, this recipe offers a savory and satisfying meal that combines creamy, cheesy, and crunchy textures in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Hashbrowns Base

4 cups shredded hashbrowns (fresh or frozen and thawed)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter

Toppings

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons diced tomatoes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Heat the skillet: Heat the vegetable oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Cook the hashbrowns: Add the shredded hashbrowns to the skillet and press them down firmly into an even layer. Cook without stirring for 6–8 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
Flip and cook the other side: Carefully flip the hashbrowns in sections and cook for another 5–6 minutes until they are browned and crisp all over.
Season the hashbrowns: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low.
Add cheese and melt: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the hashbrowns. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
Serve with toppings: Transfer the cheesy hashbrowns to a serving plate. Top with crumbled bacon, sour cream, chopped green onions, and diced tomatoes if desired.
Optional extras: Serve immediately with optional hot sauce or jalapeños for a spicy kick. Enjoy warm.

Notes

You can mix the toppings into the hashbrowns before serving or pile them on top for more visual appeal.
Try adding scrambled eggs or sautéed peppers to create a full breakfast meal.
For crispier hashbrowns, make sure the skillet and oil are sufficiently hot before adding the potatoes.
The recipe can be made with fresh or thawed frozen hashbrowns.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American