Description
Crispy loaded hash browns with cheese and savory toppings. An easy recipe perfect for brunch, dinner, or sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen shredded hash browns (30 ounces, thawed and squeezed dry)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cooked beef sausage (diced small)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and place a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Once hot, spread the hash browns evenly and press into a flat layer.
- Season the hash browns with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Cook undisturbed for 8 to 10 minutes until the bottom is deeply golden and crisp.
- Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top, then carefully flip the hash browns in sections. Cook another 6 to 8 minutes until the second side is crisp.
- Reduce heat to low and evenly sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the hash browns. Scatter the cooked beef sausage on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and immediately dollop sour cream over the surface.
- Finish with sliced green onions and serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Pressing moisture out of the hash browns is the key to achieving a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Baking
- Cuisine: American