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Oven Baked Hash Browns

Nov 6, 2024 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 64 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegetarian
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Oven baked hash browns with a text title overlay.

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.

A poached egg on top of two hash browns next to some cooked tomatoes.

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
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Step by Step
  • Best Potatoes to Use
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Breakfast Recipes
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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

All the ingredients needed to make this recipe each with a text overlay label.

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.

Grated potato and onion in a food processor.
  1. Step 1: Grate the potato and onion on the large side of a box grater or in a food processor.
A pile of grated potato and onion on a white kitchen towel.
  1. Step 2: Put the grated potato and onion at the centre of a kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess liquid.
A stainless steel mixing bowl with grated potato, onion, an egg and seasoning.
  1. Step 3: Put the mixture into a large bowl and add the egg and a little salt and pepper and garlic and combine.
Six hash brown patties on a metal baking tray.
  1. 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.
Six cooked hash brown patties on a metal baking tray.
  1. 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.

Hash Browns with a poached egg, spinach and cherry tomatoes, all on a blue plate.

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.
A pile of baked hash browns on a wooden board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can hash browns be frozen?

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 with a poached egg on a bed of cooked spinach.

Oven Baked Hash Browns

By: Dannii Martin
These Oven Baked Hash Browns are delicious pieces of crispy shredded potato and are not an everyday breakfast item, but one we like to enjoy at the weekends or when I have a big day ahead.
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Gluten Free
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Low Fat
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Vegetarian
4.73 from 58 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 35 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 107kcal
Allergens:
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Eggs

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

Serving: 2hash browns | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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.

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Comments

  1. Shelly says

    April 25, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    Just tweet and trying these hush brown..... (30 mints later) these are so delicious i think these can be tried in both breakfast and dinner!

    Reply
  2. Mary says

    April 25, 2014 at 6:53 am

    5 stars
    I've always wondered how to make hash browns. When I was at uni, a friend made me breakfast in bed and cooked every item from scratch for a Full English brekkie - including hash browns! I was very impressed. I'd only ever gotten them from a packet before.

    Reply
  3. Choclette says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    5 stars
    Your breakfast looks so stylish Dannii. It sounds delicious too and I reckon many foods that are traditionally fried taste just as good baked.

    Reply
  4. London Unattached Lifestyle and Travel says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    I'm not a breakfast person, though I'd be happy to eat these some other time

    Reply
  5. lucie says

    April 24, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    "I love breakfast for dinner"....oh my goodness, you almost have to restrain me in order for me NOT to have either oats, cereal, yogurt or some other breakfast item for lunch and dinner - so good! Loving how crispy those hash browns are looking....melt in my mouth good!

    Reply
  6. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    April 24, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Yum! I haven't had hash browns in so long, these look great and so easy to make.

    Reply
  7. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:03 am

    I keep meaning to make hash browns like these but I get to the grating potato stage and I give up. I need to stop being so lazy.

    Reply
  8. Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D) says

    April 23, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    My daughters love this for sunday brunch. Yours look so crispy and tasty.

    Reply
  9. Nicola says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    5 stars
    Sorry if someone has already asked this, but if you freeze them, how long do you re-cook to ensure crispy and not dry? Thanks.
    Ps. Love your blog.....cook at least one, if not more, of your recipes every week. I cook from scratch every day and always try to be healthy, your blog is a great go to for inspiration, so thank you!

    Reply
  10. lauraagarwilson (keepinghealthygettingstylish) says

    April 23, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    mmm I definitely need to make these sometime, hash browns from McDonalds used to be a fave, obviously not any more, but these would satisfy any cravings in no time!

    Reply
  11. Kathy says

    April 23, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    I can't wait to try these.

    Reply
  12. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    April 23, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I love hash browns - excellent idea to bake them!

    Reply
  13. Lauren says

    April 23, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    I would love more healthy breakfast recipes if you have them?

    Reply
  14. Anna @AnnaTheApple says

    April 23, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    I was never a fan of 'traditional' hash browns. I just hated the texture and taste. And they were always so greasy. I imagine a sweet potato hash brown like this would also be awesome.

    Reply
  15. Janie says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    They look deliciously crispy, great job Dannii :)
    Janie x

    Reply
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