Loaded Hash Browns Recipe
Loaded Hash Browns is a hearty and flavorful breakfast dish featuring crispy golden hash browns topped with creamy smashed avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, and dollops of cottage cheese, finished with a sprinkle of Everything But The Bagel seasoning for an extra burst of taste. Perfect for a satisfying and nutritious start to your day.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying, scrambling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Hash Browns
- 3 hash browns (frozen or fresh)
Eggs
- 3 eggs, scrambled
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Avocado
- 1 avocado, smashed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Dairy
Seasoning (Optional)
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning, to taste
- Cook Hash Browns: If using frozen hash browns, cook them according to the package instructions until they are golden brown and crispy. Once cooked, set them aside on a plate.
- Scramble Eggs: In a separate pan over medium heat, scramble the eggs until fully cooked. Season them with salt and black pepper to your preference. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Avocado: In a bowl, smash the avocado with a fork until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Assemble Base Layer: Place the cooked hash browns on your serving plate. Spread a generous layer of smashed avocado evenly over each hash brown.
- Add Eggs: Divide the scrambled eggs evenly, placing them on top of the avocado layer on each hash brown.
- Top with Cottage Cheese: Spoon cottage cheese over the scrambled eggs on each hash brown, adding a creamy texture and mild flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning over the loaded hash browns if you desire an additional burst of flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious loaded hash browns!
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen hash browns depending on availability.
- Adjust seasoning quantities based on your taste preference.
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by ensuring the hash browns are cooked in oil or butter, not animal fat.
- To make it lower fat, opt for low-fat cottage cheese or reduce the quantity.
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning is optional but highly recommended for added flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the hash browns crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 hash brown with toppings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: Loaded Hash Browns, Breakfast Recipe, Hash Browns with Eggs, Avocado Breakfast, Cottage Cheese Breakfast, Easy Morning Meal