Hash browns get upgraded to first class, with this scrumptious side dish recipe from our Betty Crocker Christmas cookbook. Who knew lowly hash browns could get such an amazing make-over with two decadent cheeses and fresh herbs. Not only is the taste irresistible, but this recipe goes from morning to night, either as a breakfast side dish or dinner accompaniment to any meat or poultry you want to serve with it.
Is it the crispy edges or the tender interion hash brown pieces that make you drool? In this easy-to-prepare recipe, you get both. The trick is to start with a nonstick muffin pan and be sure to spray it generously with cooking spray before spooning the hash brown mixture into the cups. Decadent, creamy Gruyère and the shredded version of Parmesan cheese give these hash browns their elevated cheesy flavor. But it’s the savory hit of green onions, fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary that really make these hash brown cups sing.
Serve them for a weekend breakfast or brunch gathering or pull out all the stops and serve them alongside your holiday beef pork roast, ham, or even turkey. Your holiday menu just got a little jollier!
Cheesy Herb-Hash Brown Cups
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 1 hr 25 min
- Servings 12
- Ingredients 12
Ingredients
- 1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated cooked shredded hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (4 oz)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sour cream, chopped red bell pepper and thyme sprigs, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 12 regular-size nonstick muffin cups with cooking spray.
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Step2In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except the sour cream, bell pepper and thyme spring until well blended. Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups, about 1/2 cup in each; press firmly into cups.
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Step3Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and crisp around edges. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from cups to serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with sour cream, red bell pepper and fresh thyme sprigs.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 120
- Calories from Fat
- 60
- Total Fat
- 6g
- 10%
- Saturated Fat
- 3g
- 14%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 15mg
- 4%
- Sodium
- 170mg
- 7%
- Potassium
- 25mg
- 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 10g
- 3%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 0g
- Protein
- 5g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 4%
- 4%
- Vitamin C
- 4%
- 4%
- Calcium
- 15%
- 15%
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
