Cheesy Loaded Hashbrown Bites (Printable)
Crispy hashbrown cups loaded with melted 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 tbsp 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
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Binder
11 - 1 large egg
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin 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), chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and egg. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, pressing gently to pack each one firmly.
04 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops and edges are golden brown and crispy.
05 - Let the bites cool in the tin for 3–5 minutes before carefully removing. Serve warm with additional sour cream or chopped green onions on top if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They cook in a mini muffin tin, which means perfectly portioned bites with crispy edges and tender, cheesy centers every single time.
- You can prep the entire mixture the night before and just spoon and bake when your guests arrive, making you look far more organized than you actually are.
02 -
- If you skip patting the hashbrowns dry, you will end up with soft, steamed cups instead of crispy ones, so press them between paper towels like you mean it.
- Letting them cool in the tin for those few minutes is not optional because they fall apart if you try to remove them while still piping hot.
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture into the muffin tin so every bite is the same size and bakes evenly.
- A quick spray of cooking oil over the tops before baking gives you an extra crispy, almost fried finish that people will ask about every time.