Cheesy Loaded Hashbrown Bites (Printable)
Crispy baked hashbrown cups loaded with cheddar, bacon, and green onions. Perfect party appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 3 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed and patted dry
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Meats (Optional)
05 - 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (omit for vegetarian)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
06 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
→ Pantry
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Egg
11 - 1 large egg
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring every surface is coated.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, shredded sharp cheddar, sour cream, melted butter, crumbled bacon if using, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and the egg. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together.
03 - Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, pressing each one down gently but firmly so the bites hold their shape during baking.
04 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops and edges are golden brown and crispy.
05 - Let the bites rest in the tin for 3 to 5 minutes to set, then carefully remove. Serve warm with additional sour cream or extra chopped green onions on top.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These little bites disappear faster than anything else on a brunch table, and nobody believes how simple they are to make.
- They freeze beautifully, so you can stash a batch for those mornings when cooking feels impossible.
02 -
- Wet hashbrowns will steam instead of crisp, so spread them on a clean towel and press hard to remove every bit of moisture before mixing.
- If the bites crumble when you try to remove them, they likely need another 3 to 5 minutes in the oven to set properly.
03 -
- Let the assembled muffin tin chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking if you want even crispier results.
- Double the batch because 24 bites sounds like a lot until you start eating them.