A hearty and satisfying recipe for Fully Loaded Hash Browns featuring crispy grated potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, eggs, green onions, and creamy sour cream, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and grated
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp oil (for frying)
Toppings
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 eggs (fried or scrambled)
2 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp sour cream or mayonnaise
Optional: jalapeños
Optional: avocado slices
Optional: hot sauce
Optional: chives
Instructions
Prepare Potatoes: Grate the potatoes and rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch, then squeeze dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to ensure they crisp up well when cooked.
Cook Hash Browns: Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the grated potatoes, spreading them into an even layer and pressing down lightly. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 7 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip in sections if needed to cook the other side until also crispy.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot hash browns to allow it to melt. Then add the cooked and crumbled bacon, eggs prepared fried or scrambled, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream or mayonnaise. Add optional toppings such as jalapeños, avocado slices, hot sauce, or chives if desired.
Serve: Serve immediately while the hash browns remain crispy on the bottom and the toppings are warm and melty for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
To get crispy hash browns, make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes before cooking.
Use a heavy skillet or cast iron pan for even heat distribution and better crisping.
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetarian cheese or other plant-based toppings.
You can cook the eggs to your preference—fried, scrambled, or poached all work well as toppings.
Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if adding salty toppings like bacon and cheese.
Optional toppings such as jalapeños and hot sauce add a spicy kick that complements the richness of the dish.
