Hacienda Hash Browns Recipe

Name: Hacienda Hash Browns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium red pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1-1/4 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided; 6 large eggs; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1-2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup 4% cottage cheese; 2/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese; Optional toppings: quartered grape tomatoes, thinly sliced green onions, sour cream and salsa

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/4 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
6 large eggs
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1-2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
2/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Optional toppings: quartered grape tomatoes, thinly sliced green onions, sour cream and salsa

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
2
Sprinkle 3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in hash browns, 1 cup cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, black beans, pepper jack cheese and onion mixture; spoon over chips.
3
Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and tortilla chips. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until cheese is bubbly. Add toppings of your choice.
4
Refrigerate unbaked hash browns, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350u00b0. Remove from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, as directed, increasing time as necessary. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
5
Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Bake as directed, increasing time 10-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 medium red pepper, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Hacienda Hash Browns falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hacienda Hash Browns

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