Cheesy Loaded Hashbrown Bites (Printable)
Crispy golden bites stuffed with cheddar, bacon and green onions—ideal party fare.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing 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. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Spoon the mixture evenly into each cup of the prepared mini muffin tin, pressing down gently to compact each portion firmly.
04 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
05 - Allow the bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove each one using a spoon.
06 - Serve warm, garnished with extra chives or alongside sour cream for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They disappear faster than anything else on the table, so make extra.
- The crispy edges and gooey cheese center create a texture contrast that is downright addictive.
- You can prep the mixture ahead and bake them fresh right before guests arrive.
02 -
- If you skip patting the hashbrowns dry, you will end up with soft, gummy bites that fall apart and nobody wants that.
- Letting them cool in the pan for the full five minutes is critical because they firm up and release much more easily.
03 -
- Use a small ice cream scoop to portion the mixture evenly so every bite bakes at the same rate.
- A light spray of cooking oil on top of each filled cup before baking gives you an extra crispy golden crown.