Loaded Hash Browns Recipe
cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, onion, bell pepper, side of cheese sauce
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Ingredients
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Hash browns & base
Vegetables
Meat
Cheese (topping)
Cheese sauce (side)
Method
Hash browns & base
- 1
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add hash browns and press into a flat, even layer in the skillet.
- 3
Season the hash browns with salt and pepper.
- 4
Cook until the bottom is golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; flip and cook the other side until golden and crisp.
Bacon
Vegetables
- 8
- 9
Add diced bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.
Assemble hash browns
- 10
Spread the crispy hash browns on a serving platter or skillet.
- 11
Scatter sautéed onion and bell pepper over the hash browns.
- 12
Crumble the cooked bacon on top.
- 13
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top and let melt slightly from the residual heat.
Cheese sauce
- 14
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- 15
Whisk in flour to make a smooth roux; cook for 1 minute.
- 16
Slowly whisk in milk, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- 17
Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth; season with salt.
Serve
- 18
Serve the loaded hash browns hot with a side of warm cheese sauce for dipping.