Loaded Hashbrown Patties

Two pieces of hashbrowns topped with diced tomatoes, red onions, chopped herbs, melted cheese, and drizzled with a sour cream, served on a wooden board.

5 from 1 vote

Loaded Hashbrown Patties

Crispy frozen hash brown patties baked until golden, then loaded with sharp cheddar, bacon, sour cream, tomatoes, and red onion. Like a baked potato and hash brown had a baby.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crowd pleaser

Servings:

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Sophie Viau

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper or wire rack
Oven or air fryer

Ingredients

4 frozen hash brown patties
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
1 small red onion finely diced
⅓ cup cooked bacon crumbled (3-4 strips)
⅓ cup sour cream or ranch sour cream*
1 small tomato diced
Fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
*Ranch sour cream: Mix ½ cup sour cream + 1 tablespoon chives + 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning

Instructions

For Oven:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or set a wire rack over a sheet pan.
Arrange hash brown patties in a single layer. Bake 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

For Air Fryer:

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
Place hash brown patties in a single layer (don't overlap). Air fry 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
To Finish (Both Methods):3. Remove from oven/air fryer. Immediately top each patty with shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and diced onion.4. Return to oven and broil 3-4 minutes (or air fry 2-3 more minutes) until cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely!5. Top with sour cream, diced tomato, and parsley. Serve immediately while crispy and hot.

Notes

Crispier hash browns: Use a wire rack over a baking sheet so air circulates underneath
Best cheese melt: Shred from a block, not pre-shredded
Don't pile cheese too high: Thin even layer = better melt and less sogginess
Make it spicy: Use pepper jack cheese or add diced jalapeños
Mini appetizers: Cut patties in half or quarters before topping

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375°F for 5-7 minutes. Do not microwave.

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