Easy Cottage Cheese Hashbrowns

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Hey, hashbrown lovers!

Are you ready to take your breakfast game to the next level?

Today, I’m excited to share my recipe for cottage cheese hashbrowns!

These are crispy, creamy, and packed with protein.

They’re the perfect twist on a classic comfort food.

Trust me, once you try them, you’ll never want regular hashbrowns again! Let’s get cooking!

cottage cheese hashbrowns
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Preparation Time 10-15 minutes
Cooking Time 14-20 minutes
Total Time 24-35 minutes
Level of Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 frozen hash brown patties
  • 1/2 cup plain cottage cheese
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup arugula or microgreens
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Step 1: Preheat and Arrange the Hash Browns

Preheat your oven or set your air fryer to 450°F (232°C).

Place the frozen hash brown patties in a single layer on a nonstick baking tray or on a foil-lined tray lightly sprayed with cooking oil.

Step 2: Bake the Hash Browns

Bake the hash brown patties for 7 minutes.

After 7 minutes, flip them over and continue baking for an additional 7-8 minutes or until they are golden brown and reach your desired level of doneness.

Step 3: Prepare the Cottage Cheese and Microgreens

While the hash browns are baking, combine the cottage cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Strain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese before adding it.

In a separate bowl, toss the microgreens with the lemon juice to dress them lightly.

Step 4: Flavor the Hash Browns

Once the hash brown patties are crispy, rub the cut side of a raw garlic clove on the surface of the hash browns to impart a subtle garlic flavor.

Use sparingly, as the raw garlic is quite strong.

Step 5: Assemble and Serve

Top the crispy hash brown patties with the seasoned cottage cheese mixture and the dressed microgreens.

Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil over the top and sprinkle with crushed red chili flakes for a hint of spice.

Optionally, you can grate some fresh Parmesan cheese over the top.

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful creation!

cottage cheese hashbrowns
Image: © mollyshomeguide.com (Visualized and enhanced using AI technology)

cottage cheese hashbrowns
Image: © mollyshomeguide.com (Visualized and enhanced using AI technology)

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