Zesty Baked Hash Browns Recipe | A Spicy Perspective (2024)

Crispy Baked Hash Browns– Our easyoven-bakedhash brown recipe makes thin and crispy shredded potato hash browns that are marvelous for breakfast or as aside dishwith minimal effort!

The Best Baked Hash Browns Recipe

Hash browns are one of myfavoritego-to breakfast items for last-minute, wonderfully-lazy weekend breakfast plans.

In fact, you will almost never find my freezer without at least one family-sized bag of shredded potatoes for those spontaneous golden crispy hash brown moments.

For years I made hash browns in a large cast-iron skillet, standing over the range with my flat spatula in hand. However, after I discovered I preferred makingbacon in the oven, I decided to give cheesy, butteryoven hash brownsa try.

From the very first time I tried this method, my hash browns came out of the oven perfectly crispy, just how I like them. I wassold!

Crispy Hash Browns

Nowadays, myZesty Baked Hash Brown Recipeis theonlyway I make hash browns.

No more sweating over the stove. No more babysitting my potatoes. Plus, I can kill two birds with one stone, so to speak, and bake my baconat the same time!

This cheesy,ultra-thin, and crispyhash brown recipe makes a perfect breakfast item and dinnertime side dish. However, I recommend that you consider cutting the hash browns into squares as a platform for toppings like chorizo, diced tomatoes, pesto, or sour cream.

Think of them like delicious, edible plates!

What Ingredients You Need to Make Baked Hash Browns

This easy recipe only requires8 simple ingredients:

• Frozen shredded hash browns –thawed
• Butter–melted
• Eggs
• Cheddar cheese –shredded
• Salt – table sea salt, or kosher salt
• Ground cumin
• Dried thyme
• Garlic powder – or onion powder

That’s it! But, of course, feel free toadd in or swap outany spices you like to create your most craveable flavors.

Note:If you want to shred your own fresh potatoes, you can do it fast with a food processor. Make sure to rinse them in a bowl of cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.

WhatEquipmentYou Will Need:

• Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Large Bowl
• Small Bowl
• Whisk

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How To Make Crispy Hash Browns in the Oven

1. First, in a large bowlcombinethe thawed shredded freezer potatoes with some of the shredded cheese, a couple of beaten eggs, and some herbs and spices for that zesty zip.
2. Then,pourone melted stick of rich, creamyLand O Lakes® Unsalted Butterover the top of the potatoes and toss.
3. Lastly, pour the potato mixture out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, andspread it into an even layer.
4. Bake togolden brown perfection.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Get the Complete (Printable) Zesty Baked Hash Brown Recipe Below. Enjoy!

Homemade Hash Browns Tips and Tricks

Thesilky, melted butter coats the shredded potatoes, giving them an amazingly rich flavor. Plus, the butter is what provides a lovely,golden tone and crispy finish.

Hash browns justwouldn’tbe the same without that bit of crunch!

Note: I use a largehalf sheet pan(around 13 X 18 inches) for thin, crispy hash browns that you can cut into squares and pick up with your fingers.

However, if you’d like them to be just alittlemorethick and tender, you can pour the same recipe out onto a10 X 15-inch jelly roll panand bake.

Serving Options and Additions

My familylovesthis Zesty Baked Hash Brown Recipe with choppedfresh chivessprinkled over the top, and served alongside fluffy scrambled eggs and crispy bacon.

Personally, I love them withsmokedsalmon and creme fraicheon top.

Try cheesy and crispy hash browns as a base for topping with theBest Huevos Rancheros, or as a hearty side for our uniqueBreakfast Salad.

However you prefer your shredded potatoes, I guarantee you will love just howeasyand delicious this oven-baked hash browns recipe is!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Baked Hash Browns Keep Well?

Yes! Our hash brown recipe is terrific forbreakfast meal prep, and can be made in a large batch to store in the fridge or freeze for later.

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to4 days, or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and then sealed in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to3 months.

I recommend reheating these hash browns in the oven or lightly frying them in oil to make them nice and crispy again; microwave heating will make them soggy.

Can You Bake Frozen Hash Browns?

Definitely! I always use frozen hash browns to make these hash brown crisps. You just want to let them thaw first in order to release some of their moisture so they can get super crispy! If you put them in frozen, you will need to bake them for extra time.

Are Hash Browns Gluten-Free?

Indeed, this hash brown recipe isgluten-free.

If you’re looking for a yummy paleo breakfast dish, try ourSweet Potato Hash Browns!

Can I Shred Potatoes Instead?

You can definitely use fresh whole potatoes from home. Russet potatoes, Idaho potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or any other starchy potatoes are good options. Shred them with a box grater, mandolin slicer set on julienne, or with a food processor. Sometimes potatoes can release a lot of liquid, so use a clean kitchen towel, paper towels, or a cheesecloth to drain and squeeze as much moisture out as possible.

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See the printable recipe card below for the nutritional information including calories, carbohydrates, protein, sodium, and fiber percentages.

*Disclosure: A Spicy Perspective has partnered with Land O’Lakes for an exclusive endorsem*nt of Land O Lakes^® Butter for their Kitchen Conversations blogger program. This blog post is sponsored by Land O’Lakes.