These 3 Ingredient Oven Baked Hash Browns are delicious rounds of crispy shredded potato and although usually deep fried, we have oven baked these healthy hash browns to keep them lighter. They are still just a crispy and with all the flavour, but you are saving a few calories.
I love hash browns! The only problem with hash browns is that they are usually fried when you order them in a restaurant and they are overly greasy and therefore not enjoyable.
They don't have to be fried and they taste just as good baked in the oven. They still get the same crispiness that comes from frying them, but without all the oil. So, you get to have an indulgent weekend breakfast that isn't really that indulgent.
For more quick breakfast ideas, try our quick Cottage Cheese Toast, easy Air Fryer Crumpets or our High Protein Scrambled Eggs.
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Why You Will Love Them
- All the crispiness without frying
- Vegetarian, low carb, low calorie and gluten-free.
- Just 107 calories per serving
- A versatile breakfast, lunch or dinner
- Kids love them!
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Potatoes -
- Onion -
- Egg -
- Garlic granules -
More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.
Step by Step
Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Step 1: Grate the potato and onion on the large side of a box grater or in a food processor.
- Step 2: Put the grated potato and onion at the centre of a kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Step 3: Put the mixture into a large bowl and add the egg and a little salt and pepper and garlic and combine.
- Step 4: Lightly grease a baking sheet and get handfuls of the potato mixture and shape into circles. Put them on the tray and gently flatten - the mixture should make 8 hash browns.
- Step 5: Bake for 15 minutes. Flip them over, pat them down and then cook for a further 20 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown.
Best Potatoes to Use
I usually go for waxy potatoes like Maris Pipers and Jersey Royals, as they tend to hold their shape better. However, if you want a super crispy hash brown, then go for a starchy potato like russet potatoes - they might fall apart, but what is stuck together will be nice and crispy. It really comes down to personal preference.
Serving Suggestions
These are a delicious breakfast item, so we like to serve them with a poached egg on top. Struggle to make poached eggs? Check out our tutorial on How To Make The Perfect Poached Egg. Another great addition to these is our Homemade Healthy Ketchup or our Healthier BBQ Sauce.
Storage
These will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days. To reheat, you can either fry in a little oil, reheat in the air fryer or put in the oven for a few minutes to warm through. Reheating these may reduce the crispy texture though.
Extra Tips
- You can add loads of different flavours to these hash browns. Give them a Mexican twist by adding Mexican seasoning. Give them a Spanish twist by mixing in some smoked paprika.
- Make a cheesy version by grating in some cheddar cheese.
- Try making them with sweet potatoes - cooking time may vary and they won't get quite as crispy, but it makes a nice change.
- You can make them extra crispy by adding them to a pan with a little oil for a minute each side just before serving.
- We served these with poached eggs and some wilted spinach, but they are great with scrambled eggs and wholemeal toast too.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are perfect for freezing! Because they take a little longer than the average breakfast to make, batch cook them and then freeze then in individual portions for a quick weekday breakfast. Hash browns don't just have to be for the weekend!
Once the hash browns have cooled down, you can either wrap them individually or you can stack them with baking paper in between each one and then put them in an airtight container. Simply take one out of the freezer as and when you need one and defrost fully before reheating.
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Recipe
Oven Baked Hash Browns
Ingredients
- 450 g (1 lb) Potatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1 Egg - whisked
- 1 teaspoon Garlic granules
- 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Grate 450 g Potatoes and 1 Onion on the large side of a box grater or a food processor.
- Put the grated potato and onion at the centre of a kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Put the mixture into a bowl and add 1 Egg and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and 1 teaspoon Garlic granules and combine.
- Lightly grease a baking tray and spoon the hash brown mixture onto the tray into 4 circular rounds.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Flip them over, pat them down and then cook for a further 15 minutes until they are crispy.
- Serve with topping of your choice.
Recipe Tips
- You can add loads of different flavours to these hash browns. Give them a Mexican twist by adding Mexican seasoning. Give them a Spanish twist by mixing in some smoked paprika.
- Make a cheesy version by grating in some cheddar cheese.
- Try making them with sweet potatoes - cooking time may vary and they won't get quite as crispy, but it makes a nice change.
- You can make them extra crispy by adding them to a pan with a little oil for a minute each side just before serving.
- We served these with poached eggs and some wilted spinach, but they are great with scrambled eggs and wholemeal toast too.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Gemma says
MMMM these look so good and very budget friendly
Joanna says
wow what amazing food ! I would really like to try this it seems really simple . Im a new follower of your blog xxx
Pete Gore says
Loving your work, these look awesome, I love hash browns, guess what the family with be having tonight.
Paula says
I am doing the little changes each week along with you, each time you post one. I must say that I am noticing such a difference. I didn't think that making such small changes would make a difference, but like you always say, it all adds up.
Olivia says
I can't wait to make these. We always go out for breakfast at the weekend and we always order a side of hash browns. This year we need to cut back on eating out at the weekend as we are focusing on our health, so making these will make that a little easier. Thanks!
Lyndsey Dixon says
Love your blog, and your facebook page! Found you through weight watchers uk facebook page, and tbh i look at yours more than that now! :p you focus on good HEALTHY food, not just what has the lowest points! And your chocolate dessert recipe, is becoming a favourite, ive made it twice for me and my husband now :) thats a lot for me, usually i look at summat, think yea id like that but never actually make it! But your recipes are so wonderful they make me want to get in the kitchen!
Anyway, Just wondering, how do you make the egg in a ramekin like that? Keep up the great work Dannii :) your gonna be famous one day! :)
Dannii says
Thanks Lyndsey, that is so nice of you. The chocolate dessert is one of my favourites too. I haven't made it in a while, so thanks for the reminder.
As for the egg, I rub some oil round the inside of a ramekin and then crack and egg into it and bake for 20 minutes. Simple as that )
www.producepantry.com says
I am excited to make these! I love the idea of baking them instead of frying.
Chantelle says
I just saw this posted on your Facebook page. Mmmmmmmmm - it looks lovely.
Not sure I could spend an hour making it during the week though. One for the weekend.
Samantha says
That egg looks perfect.
The hash browns look great too. I have a whole folder in my bookmarks of just your recipes that I want to try!
Katie says
I found your blog through Fitness Magazine and I am so glad. I have only been reading your blog for around a week but it is my favourite one. So many people just post about eating nothing but salad and only drinking water, but you actually make nice food.
Christine says
You have the best recipes. I always try to make the time to make things myself, rather than buy them ready made, but I must admit that hash browns is not one of them. After seeing this recipe, I will be making them myself.
Mark says
I am trying to make more of my own food rather than just buying it frozen. I will try to make these.
Thank you. Mark.
Rosie says
I was just saying to my husband last night how I miss hash browns. Now I don't have to! Thanks for the healthy recipe :)
Justine says
Dannii, your blog really is so wonderful. Your recipes, your honesty and your commitment to a healthy life and living a fun life at the same time. I have been loving all of the breakfasts you have been uploading, as it really is the meal that I find the most difficult. I couldn't make these hash browns every day, as they take a while to cook, but when I have some extra time at the weekends I will definitely be making these. Thank you so much. I appreciate all the time you take to provide healthy food ideas for us all x
Caroline says
I LOVE hash browns. I didn't think they would stay together if I cooked them in the oven, so I have always fried them. Thank you so much for this recipe, I am going to make it right away. My husband is going to be stoked when he comes home to hash browns tonight. I will tell him to thank you!