Loaded Hash Browns Recipe
A delicious and satisfying breakfast featuring crispy hash browns loaded with creamy smashed avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, and cottage cheese, topped with flavorful Everything But The Bagel seasoning. Perfect for a quick and nourishing start to your day.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying, Scrambling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Hash Browns
- 3 hash browns (fresh or frozen)
Eggs
- 3 eggs, scrambled
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Avocado Layer
- 1 avocado, smashed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning (optional)
- Cook the Hash Browns: If using frozen hash browns, follow the package instructions to cook them until golden brown and crispy. If using fresh hash browns, cook in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until crispy on both sides. Set aside.
- Scramble the Eggs: In a separate pan over medium heat, scramble the eggs until fully cooked. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Avocado: In a bowl, use a fork to smash the avocado until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix well.
- Assemble the Base: Place the cooked hash browns on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of smashed avocado evenly over each hash brown.
- Add the Eggs: Divide the scrambled eggs evenly among the hash browns, placing them carefully on top of the avocado layer.
- Top with Cottage Cheese: Spoon cottage cheese over the scrambled eggs on each hash brown, adding a creamy texture.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning over the loaded hash browns for extra flavor if desired. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh hash browns for best texture or follow package instructions for frozen ones.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially if using seasoned cottage cheese.
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning is optional but adds a nice savory crunch.
- This recipe can be customized with additional toppings such as diced tomatoes, green onions, or hot sauce for extra zest.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the hash browns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded hash brown
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
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