Homemade Protein Loaded Hash Browns
There’s nothing quite like the crunch of a golden hash brown patty to kickstart a slow morning, but these Protein Loaded Breakfast Hash Browns turn a side dish into a complete, high-energy fuel source.
Ingredients
- 4 Frozen hash brown patties
- 3 Large eggs whisked
- 1 Ripe avocado
- ½ cup Cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp Everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tsp Butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Lime juice and fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook hash brown patties according to package instructions until very crispy (Air fryer at 400°F for 12-15 minutes is recommended).
- While patties cook, mash the avocado in a small bowl with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and scramble gently until just set. Season with pepper.
- Place the crispy hash browns on a plate.
- Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado over each patty.
- Top with a portion of scrambled eggs.
- Add a dollop of cold cottage cheese on top of the eggs.
- Sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning and serve warm.