Jalapeño Popper Hash Browns
These Jalapeño Popper Hash Browns are a great quick and easy lunch or appetizer that can be made with only a few ingredients!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 6 hash brown patties
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 slices crispy bacon chopped
- 4 scallions thinly sliced
- 2-4 jalapeños seeded and diced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the hash brown patties in a single layer. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 18 to 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, bacon, scallions, jalapeño, 1 cup cheddar, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until evenly combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the crispy hash browns, spreading it out slightly. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese. In a small bowl, stir together the panko with the olive oil. Sprinkle over the cheese and return to the oven.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately and enjoy!