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.
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Why you will love them
- All the crispiness without frying
- Just 107 calories per serving
- Low in fat
- A versatile breakfast, lunch or dinner
- Kids love them!
Ingredients needed
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Egg
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Step by step
One: Grate the potato and onion on the large side of a box grater or in a food processor.
Two: Put the grated potato and onion at the centre of a kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess liquid.
Three: Put the mixture into a bowl and add the egg and a little salt and pepper and garlic and combine.
Four: Lightly grease a baking tray and get handfuls of the mixture and shape in to circles. Put them on the tray and gently flatten - the mixture should make 8 hash browns.
Five: Bake at 200°C/400°F for 15 minutes. Flip them over, pat them down and then cook for a further 20 minutes until they are crispy.
Are these healthy?
Instead of frying them, or getting them out of the freezer ready made, try making these super simple baked hash browns. Who knew you could have healthy hash browns with all the crispiness, but made in the oven.
Although these hash browns take a bit longer to prepare than say throwing some cereal in to a bowl, that doesn't mean they are complicated. Once you have mixed the shredded potato with all the other ingredients and shaped them, they are in the oven and you don't have to worry about them. You are free to enjoy your morning. Unlike frying where you would have to watch them all the time.
You can also add different flavours to them if you like. Add Mexican or Italian seasoning for a change.
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 russets - they might fall apart, but what is stuck together will be nice and crispy. It really comes down to personal preference.
What to serve them with
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.
FAQs
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 a freezer bag. 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 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 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.
- You can eat these hash browns for breakfast with eggs on top or have them as a side dish.
- Try making them with sweet potatoes - cooking time may vary and they won't get quite as crispy, but it makes a nice change.
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.
Diana
This looks much better than fried hashbrowns, and easier too. Perfect for a Sunday brunch!
Nicole Tingwall
Wishing I had this for breakfast today!! They look delicious!
Jessica Formicola
These hash browns would be perfect for Sunday brunch!
Valentina
My family loves hash browns so I've made them a lot -- but, never in the oven. Such a great idea. Totally doing it this way next time. :-)
Jen
I love hash browns with pork belly. Love that they are oven baked- way less mess.
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites
These hash browns are how I want to start my day...every day! Yum!
Lynne
These sound great. When you make them in advance, do you bake them and then freeze them? I assume you then de-frost them and just heat them up?
MARY
Just started to eat healthy and ur recipes r just class. Thank you
Chloe
Yum, you've inspired me to go and make some of these right now, perfect brunch!
Jacqueline Meldrum
I always think hash browns are so disappointing when they are included in a hotel' breakfast, but homemade are a different story.
Shelly
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!
Mary
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.
Choclette
Your breakfast looks so stylish Dannii. It sounds delicious too and I reckon many foods that are traditionally fried taste just as good baked.
London Unattached Lifestyle and Travel
I'm not a breakfast person, though I'd be happy to eat these some other time
lucie
"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!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
Yum! I haven't had hash browns in so long, these look great and so easy to make.
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry
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.
Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D)
My daughters love this for sunday brunch. Yours look so crispy and tasty.
Nicola
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!
lauraagarwilson (keepinghealthygettingstylish)
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!