Easy Cottage Cheese Hashbrowns Recipe
This Easy Cottage Cheese Hashbrowns recipe transforms simple frozen hash brown patties into a flavorful and nutritious meal. Topped with a zesty cottage cheese mixture, fresh microgreens dressed in lemon juice, and a hint of garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, this dish is perfect for a quick breakfast or light lunch that’s crispy, creamy, and packed with bright flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Hash Browns
- 2 frozen hash brown patties
Cottage Cheese Topping
- 1/2 cup plain cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
Microgreens Salad
- 1/4 cup arugula or microgreens
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Finishing Touches
- 1 garlic clove, sliced in half
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Hash Browns: Preheat your oven or air fryer to 450°F (232°C). Arrange the frozen hash brown patties in a single layer on a nonstick or foil-lined baking tray lightly sprayed with cooking oil to ensure they crisp evenly.
- Bake Hash Browns: Place the tray in the oven or air fryer and bake for 7 minutes. Flip the hash brown patties and bake for another 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy to your liking.
- Prepare Cottage Cheese Topping: While the hash browns cook, strain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese. In a bowl, combine the strained cottage cheese with lemon zest, salt, and pepper, mixing well to create a flavorful, creamy topping.
- Toss Microgreens: In a separate bowl, gently toss the arugula or microgreens with lemon juice to add a fresh and tangy brightness to the greens.
- Finish Hash Browns and Assemble: After baking, rub the cut side of the garlic clove sparingly over the hot hash browns to infuse them with subtle garlic flavor. Then, top each hash brown with the seasoned cottage cheese and dressed microgreens.
- Final Touches and Serve: Drizzle the assembled hash browns with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the top for a hint of heat. Optionally, add grated parmesan cheese to enhance the savory flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Straining the cottage cheese helps prevent the topping from becoming watery and keeps the hash browns crispy.
- If you prefer more garlic flavor, you can finely mince the garlic and mix it into the cottage cheese instead of rubbing it on the hash browns.
- Arugula or microgreens can be substituted with baby spinach or mixed salad greens based on availability.
- For a dairy-free option, try using a vegan cottage cheese alternative or mashed tofu.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your spice tolerance; omit if you prefer no heat.
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