Description
Loaded Hash Browns is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish featuring crispy golden hash browns topped with creamy smashed avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, and tangy cottage cheese. Finished with a sprinkle of Everything But The Bagel seasoning, this recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors that make for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Hash Browns
- 3 hash browns (frozen or fresh)
Eggs
- 3 eggs, scrambled
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Avocado Layer
- 1 avocado, smashed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Hash Browns: If using frozen hash browns, cook them according to the package instructions until they are golden brown and crispy. Set aside on a plate.
- Scramble Eggs: In a separate pan over medium heat, scramble the eggs until fully cooked. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste. Once done, set aside.
- Prepare Avocado: In a small bowl, mash the avocado using a fork until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper as preferred.
- Assemble Hash Browns: Place the cooked hash browns on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the smashed avocado evenly over each hash brown.
- Add Eggs: Divide the scrambled eggs evenly over the avocado layer on each hash brown.
- Top with Cottage Cheese: Spoon the cottage cheese over the scrambled eggs on each hash brown.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning on top if using. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your loaded hash browns.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook hash browns in a non-stick skillet with a little oil rather than baking them.
- Feel free to add other toppings such as chopped tomatoes, chives, or shredded cheese for more flavor.
- This recipe serves 2 but can easily be adjusted for more servings.
- Use fresh eggs and ripe avocados for best taste and texture.
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning is optional but adds a nice savory crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg