Hash Browns in Oven (Crispy and Cheesy Recipe!) (2024)

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Cheesy hash browns are so easy to make in the oven, you won’t want them any other way. Honestly, crispy hash browns have always been a challenge for me – I could make them in the skillet but they were always a little bit over oiled to get that perfect crunch. Figuring out how to make hash browns in the oven, all smothered in cheese and seasoned perfectly, has been a serious breakfast game changer.

Now you can have AMAZING hash browns without standing over a hot stove or splattering up oil all over these shredded delicate potatoes.

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Scroll to the bottom for a printable condensed version of this recipe, but keep reading for tips and tricks and a video on how to make your perfect hash browns.

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Cheese! Cheese! Cheese!

These hash browns are FULL of cheese, which is how I like them! Not in the recipe, but you could absolutely add, is a bit of minced garlic.

Other mix ins that might taste delicious are cut up tomatoes or cooked breakfast sausage.

Speaking of, if you haven’t tried it yet, grab this totally 5 star rated recipe for Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole.

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Hash Browns in Oven

Personally I love hash browns but I cannot stand standing over a hot cast iron skillet trying to perfectly crisp both sides while trying not to get burned by oil splatter. Making hashbrowns in the oven takes all the work out of hash browns and promises enough to feed every hungry mouth at your breakfast (or dinner) table.

Crispy delicious crunchy edges on me cheesy potatoes is my idea of heaven and remind me SO MUCH of Waffle House Hashbrowns!!

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Once you oven bake your hash browns, you may never go back to doing it the hard way again.

To get started, you need a few simple things. Prep your pan by adding foil and spraying down to prevent sticking on the pan. No one wants hash browns they cant eat! I also wanted to note that while my times are specific, your times of your oven may vary.

Not all ovens bake the same and the first time you make this recipe, you may want to start checking your hash browns at the 20 minute mark to make sure you get your desired crispiness.

Also, if you cannot find a 22 oz bag of frozen hash browns, you could use a larger size and just adjust your baking sheet size or visit one of my other hash brown breakfast recipes.

Equipment

  • 11 x 17 Sheet Pan
  • Foil

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil
  • diced onion
  • frozen hash browns
  • shredded cheese
  • Pam
  • Melted Butter
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

NOTE: There have been some reviews on hashbrowns getting stuck to the foil – while I did not have that issue nor the majority of my readers that have made this recipe, I want to clarify to use a generous amount of nonstick spray or your choice to use parchment paper is up to you.

Sheet Pan Hash browns

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Cover a sheet pan with foil and spray down with nonstick cooking spray, like Pam.

In a bowl, add your frozen hash browns, shredded cheese, onions and seasoning.

Toss with tongs to mix. Now add olive oil to mixture and mix well, trying to spread olive oil through the mixture

. Lastly, add melted butter and mix again.

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Dump cheesy hash browns on foiled lined baking sheet and spread out to an even layer.

NOTE: If you make the edges TOO thin, they will crisp and potentially burn a little (which honestly, I like the few dark ones around the edges, just note that it happens)

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Bake in the oven for 28 minutes for crispy edges and finished hash browns.

Serve with Bacon and Eggs (both done in oven too!)

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Serving Sheet Pan Hash Browns

Just use a spatula to cut squares out to serve! On a sheet pan, 22 oz of cheesy hash browns serves approx 8 people.

If you love hash brown potatoes, I have a few more recipes that use them.

  • Ham Hashbrown Casserole
  • Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
  • Cracker Barrel Hash brown Casserole
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I love to hear how you altered the recipe or added to it to make it work for your family!

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Hash Browns in Oven (Crispy and Cheesy!)

Author Trisha Haas – Salty Side Dish


Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 28 minutes mins

Total Time 38 minutes mins

Cheesy Hash browns right in the oven! Go from frozen to perfection in under 30 minutes. Sheet pan hash browns are an easy way to make a ton of hash browns that are crispy, not oily. Golden perfect edges!

Equipment

  • 11 x 17 Sheet Pan

  • Foil

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 22 oz frozen hash browns
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

  • Cover a sheet pan with foil and spray down with nonstick cooking spray, like Pam.

  • In a bowl, add your frozen hash browns, shredded cheese, onions and seasoning. Toss with tongs to mix. Now add olive oil to mixture and mix well, trying to spread olive oil through the mixture. Lastly, add melted butter and mix again.

  • Dump cheesy hash browns on foiled lined baking sheet and spread out to an even layer.

  • Bake in the oven for 28 minutes for crispy edges and finished hash browns.

  • Serve with Bacon and Eggs (both done in oven too!)

Video

Notes

NOTE: There have been some reviews on hashbrowns getting stuck to the foil – while I did not have that issue nor the majority of my readers that have made this recipe have had this issue, I want to clarify to use a generous amount of nonstick spray or your choice to use parchment paper is up to you. I still prefer foil as it gives me the amount of crisp I like on hash browns, but be aware that your own needs may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 211mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

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Hash Browns in Oven (Crispy and Cheesy Recipe!) (2024)

FAQs

Why won t my hash browns get crispy? ›

Tips for the Crispiest Hash Browns

Squeeze out moisture: Use a potato ricer, orange or lemon press, or a tea towel to wring out excess moisture from the shredded raw potato. Some people find a salad spinner can work well too.

Should I thaw my hash browns before baking? ›

A: Yes, you should because you need to get rid of the. excess moisture.

Should I cook hash browns covered or uncovered? ›

Cover and cook just until the perimeters start to get golden, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to press the top down. Season with salt and pepper and flip. Cook, uncovered, until the bottom is golden and crispy, another 3 to 5 minutes.

What will prevent the hash browns from becoming crispy? ›

Drain and Dry

Quickly rinse to get any residual starch off, then pat the potatoes down with a towel. You'll want to remove as much moisture as possible because this will prevent your hash browns from getting as crisp as possible.

Can frozen hash browns go in the oven? ›

If you're looking for the absolute best way to cook frozen shredded hash browns, you've got to try baking them in the oven on a sheet pan.

Why are hash browns so hard to cook? ›

Most recipes for shredded hash browns advise squeezing the potatoes to release as much liquid as possible before they're cooked. This makes sense—potatoes are loaded with moisture, which makes browning difficult. By getting rid of excess water, you enable the potatoes to brown more evenly and quickly.

Why do my homemade hash browns turn grey? ›

When you grate raw potatoes, you release starch that can cause them to oxidize, or turn dark. The best way to keep that from happening is to cover the potatoes with cold water, then drain them very well and pat them dry before cooking.

How long should you soak potatoes for hash browns? ›

Rinse the shredded potatoes in a colander, then put back into a big bowl of cold water. Soak for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse again. Squeeze as much water from the potatoes as you can with your hands, then transfer to a kitchen towel and wring out the potatoes even more, soaking up any moisture that you can.

Are frozen hash browns just shredded potatoes? ›

Commercially the potatoes are steamed and tumbled to get the skin off, then shredded and blanched in water or oil and then (this is key) individually flash frozen in huge freezers by running the potato pieces thru on a conveyor belt. Then bagged and ready for the customer to oven bake or finish fry.

Why did my frozen hash browns turn brown? ›

A: Exposure to air or oxygen is the cause of this situation when the potatoes are cut and stored in advance for any future cooking.

Why won't my frozen hash browns stick together? ›

How Do You Make Hash Browns Stay Together? The biggest culprit that's making your hash browns come apart is moisture. You need to make sure the potatoes are dry before adding them to the flour and egg mixture. Whether you squeeze them out in a dish towel or use a salad spinner, get the potatoes as dry as they can be.

Is it better to fry hash browns in butter or oil? ›

Butter helps both browning and flavor, while oil lowers the smoke point, allowing your pan to do the steady, even cooking needed for perfectly crisped potatoes.

How do you keep hash brown patties crispy? ›

To keep your hash browns crispy, make sure to heat the oil to sizzling before adding the patties and wait until the one side is golden brown before flipping. You can also make your hash browns thinner because they will get crispier and cook more evenly.

What is the best thing to put on hashbrowns? ›

It's one of the quicker ways to cook a potato, and simultaneously crispy and tender. Great with just a splat of ketchup, or maybe some maple syrup that meandered off the accompanying pancakes, hash browns are the ideal potato vehicle for other toppings, too.

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