Crispy Cheesy Hash Browns in a Cast Iron Skillet
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These crispy and Cheesy Hash Browns are one of those breakfast side dishes that really bring the whole spread together! This hash browns recipe works best when cooked in a very well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, and will be on the table in around 30 minutes. Serve up with bacon and eggs for a delicious cooked breakfast or brunch!
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Cheesy Hash Browns
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions; to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required, and to understand the steps and timings involved.
Hash browns are a yummy side for breakfast and brunch and traditionally they are made with shredded/grated potato and onion that is seasoned, shaped into patties and fried.
But add cheese to them and that takes this breakfast food to a whole other level!
These crispy cheesy hash browns are so good, your family are going to want you to make them every weekend!
Pair them with eggs, bacon, and sausage for a tasty and filling meal to start your day.
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients (and equipment) needed for this recipe have been listed below and linked to Amazon or other stores if available online. The complete list of ingredients with measurements is found in the recipe card.
- Fresh Produce – Potatoes, Onions.
- Cheddar Jack Cheese – for my non-American readers see my notes below.
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Rosemary – you can use fresh rosemary if you prefer.
- Seasoned Skillet – this is the cast iron cookware used to develop this recipe, but any large well-seasoned cast-iron skillet will work. You could also use a large non-stick frying pan to make the hash browns.
Monterey Jack, sometimes shortened to Jack, is an American white, semi-hard cheese made using cow’s milk. It is noted for its mild flavor and slight sweetness. In addition to being eaten by itself, it is frequently marbled with Colby to produce Colby-Jack, or with yellow cheddar to produce Cheddar-Jack.
Wikipedia
If you can’t find Cheddar-Jack or Monterey Jack, then you can the following cheeses as a substitute – Cheddar, Gouda, Edam or Havarti – as these cheese melt well.
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More Recipes Using Potatoes
The hero ingredient in this dish is potatoes so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Loaded Baked Potatoes {with Cheese & Bacon}
- How To Make Potato Latkes for Hanukkah (Chanukah)
- Chorizo & Potato Tortilla Española
More Breakfast Recipes
Looking for more breakfast inspo? Check these recipes out next:
- Make & Freeze Ahead Breakfast Burritos
- One Pan Paleo English Breakfast
- Healthy & Delicious Stuffed Papaya Breakfast Bowls – 3 Ways!
Recipe Tips
- Because of the cheese, this recipe works best with a very well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Even though new cast iron pieces are often marketed as “pre-seasoned,” the cheese may still stick if the skillet hasn’t had time to develop additional layers of seasoning.
- Here are some tips to prevent sticking with cast iron cookware.
How Do I Make Cheesy Hash Browns?
Just check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.
Crispy Cheesy Cast Iron Hash Browns
These crispy and Cheesy Hash Browns are one of those breakfast side dishes that really bring the whole spread together!
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded potatoes
- ½ cup shredded white onion
- 1 cup cheddar jack cheese, finely shredded
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried rosemary (or 1½ tsp fresh, finely chopped)
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (+ more if needed)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place the shredded potatoes and onions in a muslin or kitchen towel and squeeze all of the liquid from them. To get crispy hash browns you need the potatoes to be as free from moisture as possible.
- Add the potatoes, onion, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted. Carefully swirl the skillet to ensure the bottom is evenly covered.
- Working in batches, add the potatoes to the skillet and shape them into patties. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown before flipping. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove hash browns from skillet and keep warm. Repeat Step #3 with the remaining potato mixture. Add more olive oil to the skillet, as needed.
- Remove from heat and transfer hash browns to individual serving plates. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 740Total Fat: 54gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1284mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 5gSugar: 2gProtein: 14g
This site uses Nutritionix to provide estimated nutrition. Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Meal!
Want to serve up hash browns as part of a brunch spread? Here are some more brunch recipes to add!
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