Smothered-Covered Hash Browns

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Smothered-Covered Hash Browns
45 min.
8
175kcal

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If you're searching for the perfect side dish that combines simplicity and flavor, look no further than these Smothered-Covered Hash Browns! Not only are they gluten-free and dairy-free, making them suitable for a variety of dietary needs, but they also pack a punch in taste and texture that will elevate your meal. With a golden-brown crispy exterior and a warm, satisfying interior, these hash browns are a crowd-pleaser that cater to both kids and adults alike.

This dish is incredibly versatile; it pairs beautifully with breakfast options like eggs or bacon but can also complement dinner entrees such as grilled chicken or sautéed vegetables. The magic really starts when the sautéed onions mingle with the tender hash browns, creating a mouthwatering base that is both savory and hearty. Topped off with melty American cheese, these treats take comfort food to new heights, ensuring everyone will want a second helping.

Ingredients

  • slices processed cheese food 
  • 16 ounce hash browns shredded frozen thawed
  • medium onion diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Saut onion in 1 tablespoon hot vegetable oil over medium heat 8 minutes or until tender.
  2. Stir together onion, hash browns, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Drop hash brown mixture into 3 1/2-inch rounds. Cook, in batches, 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned, adding remaining oil as necessary. Press down with a spatula to flatten; top each round with a cheese slice. Cook 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories175kcal
Protein11.51%
Fat61.2%
Carbs27.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.63
Glycemic Load
3.38
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.636956523294%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.3kcal
8.77%
Fat:12.15g
18.69%
Saturated Fat:4.67g
29.19%
Carbohydrates:12.19g
4.06%
Net Carbohydrates:11.13g
4.05%
Sugar:1.06g
1.18%
Cholesterol:21mg
7%
Sodium:654.64mg
28.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.14g
10.28%
Calcium:229.02mg
22.9%
Phosphorus:165.44mg
16.54%
Vitamin K:10.18µg
9.7%
Vitamin C:5.67mg
6.87%
Selenium:4.49µg
6.41%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.29%
Potassium:211.11mg
6.03%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.25%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.88%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.45%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.31%
Fiber:1.06g
4.24%
Iron:0.73mg
4.07%
Vitamin A:199.41IU
3.99%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.93%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.88%
Copper:0.07mg
3.65%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.59%
Magnesium:13.29mg
3.32%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.86%
Folate:6.58µg
1.65%
Source:My Recipes