Cheesy Loaded Hashbrown Bites (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy baked hashbrown cups stuffed with cheddar, bacon, and green onions for any gathering.
# What You'll 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
→ Seasonings & 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin generously with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, melted butter, crumbled bacon (if using), green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and egg. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Spoon the mixture evenly into each cup of the prepared mini muffin tin, pressing gently to compact and shape each bite.
04 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the tops and edges are golden brown and crispy.
05 - Let the bites rest in the tin for 3 to 5 minutes before carefully removing. Serve warm with additional sour cream or chopped green onions on top.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together with one bowl and a mini muffin tin, which means almost zero cleanup.
- The crispy edges and gooey cheese center make them impossible to stop eating.
- They work for breakfast, party appetizers, or a late night snack when you want something indulgent.
02 -
- If you skip patting the hashbrowns dry, you will end up with soggy centers that fall apart every time.
- Letting them cool in the tin for a few minutes before removing is the difference between a perfect bite and a crumbly mess.
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture evenly so every bite finishes at the same time.
- Place the muffin tin on the upper third rack of your oven for the most even browning on top.