Description
These Baked Hash Brown Cups are a crispy, golden twist on traditional hash browns. Made with shredded potatoes, parmesan cheese, and panko bread crumbs, these cups are baked to perfection in a muffin tin, resulting in a deliciously crunchy exterior and tender inside. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Hash Brown Cups
- 16 ounces shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Dash of paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and thoroughly spray your muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed shredded hash browns, parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed and coated.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down firmly to compact the hash browns so that the cups hold their shape during baking.
- Bake: Place the filled muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for at least 40 minutes, or until the tops of the hash brown cups turn golden brown and crisp. Baking time may vary slightly based on your oven and desired level of crispness.
- Cool and Remove: Allow the baked hash brown cups to cool for 10 to 15 minutes in the pan to set before carefully removing them.
- Serve and Enjoy: Top your hash brown cups with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, chives, cheese, or bacon bits and enjoy this tasty breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread crumbs instead of panko.
- Make sure the hash browns are thoroughly thawed and excess moisture is drained for crispier cups.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, adding cayenne or smoked paprika for a spicy twist.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked hash browns, hash brown cups, breakfast recipe, brunch, crispy hash browns, parmesan hash browns
