Cheesy Loaded Hashbrown Bites (Printable)
Crispy, golden hashbrown bites loaded with gooey cheddar, savory bacon, and green onions. Perfect for parties or a flavorful snack.
# What You Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 3 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed and patted dry
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Meats (optional)
04 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and finely crumbled
→ Vegetables & Herbs
05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
→ Binders & Seasoning
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Generously grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray or oil to ensure the bites do not stick.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (if using), green onions, chives, eggs, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups. Gently press down on the mixture with a spoon or your fingers to compact each portion.
04 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the edges are crispy.
05 - Allow the bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set. Carefully loosen the edges with a spoon and remove the bites from the tin.
06 - Serve warm. Optionally garnish with extra fresh chives or serve with a side of sour cream, ranch, or hot sauce.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They are the ultimate crowd pleaser that even picky eaters cannot resist snatching up.
- You can prep them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when guests arrive.
02 -
- Do not skip drying the hashbrowns with paper towels or you will end up with steamed mushy potatoes instead of crispy bites.
- Using a mini muffin tin is essential because regular sized muffin cups will result in a centers that do not cook through properly.
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform portions that look professional and bake evenly.
- Experiment with pepper jack cheese if you want to turn up the heat without adding hot sauce.