Crispy Loaded Hashbrown Bites Appetizers – Better Than Takeout

These loaded hashbrown bites are crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, and loaded with bacon and cheese. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them perfectly crispy every time. The best part? They’re ready in just 20 minutes. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Sweet Cinnamon Swirl Pizza and Taco Reis Bowl.

What You'll Need for Crispy Loaded Hashbrown Bites Appetizers – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 bag frozen hashbrown patties
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped chives
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Optional: Sliced green onions
• Optional: Diced tomatoes
• Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving

How to Make Crispy Loaded Hashbrown Bites Appetizers – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Thaw the hashbrown patties according to package instructions. Once thawed, cut each patty into 4 equal pieces.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the hashbrown pieces, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Step 4: Using your hands, form the hashbrown mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
5. Step 5: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the hashbrown bites are golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
6. Step 6: Remove from the oven and let the hashbrown bites cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with chopped chives, sliced green onions, and diced tomatoes, if desired. Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt for dipping.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Loaded Hashbrown Bites Appetizers – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover hashbrown bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the hashbrown bites up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Freezing Crispy Loaded Hashbrown Bites Appetizers – Better Than Takeout

You can also freeze the cooked hashbrown bites for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: To reheat in the oven, preheat to 350°F (180°C) and place the hashbrown bites on a baking sheet. Heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: To reheat in the microwave, place the hashbrown bites on a paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through. This method may make them soggy, so the oven is recommended.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the hashbrown mixture.
• Best substitution: If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute it with Greek yogurt.
• Make-ahead: You can make the hashbrown bites up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your hashbrown bites are not crispy, you may need to cook them for a few more minutes. If they're burning, try reducing the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

Crispy Loaded Hashbrown Bites Appetizers – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

24 hashbrown bites

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 bag frozen hashbrown patties
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped chives

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Optional Toppings

• Sliced green onions
• Diced tomatoes
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Thaw the hashbrown patties according to package instructions. Once thawed, cut each patty into 4 equal pieces.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the hashbrown pieces, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Step 4: Using your hands, form the hashbrown mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
5. Step 5: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the hashbrown bites are golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
6. Step 6: Remove from the oven and let the hashbrown bites cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with chopped chives, sliced green onions, and diced tomatoes, if desired. Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt for dipping.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the hashbrown mixture.
• Best substitution: If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute it with Greek yogurt.
• Make-ahead: You can make the hashbrown bites up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your hashbrown bites are not crispy, you may need to cook them for a few more minutes. If they're burning, try reducing the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover hashbrown bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: You can also freeze the cooked hashbrown bites for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
• Oven reheat: To reheat in the oven, preheat to 350°F (180°C) and place the hashbrown bites on a baking sheet. Heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: To reheat in the microwave, place the hashbrown bites on a paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through. This method may make them soggy, so the oven is recommended.
• Make ahead: You can make the hashbrown bites up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 13g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 250mg
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Loaded Hashbrown Bites Appetizers – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!