Healthy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many calories in a homemade hash brown casserole? ›

Hash brown casserole (1 cup) contains 44.5g total carbs, 40.2g net carbs, 29.9g fat, 11.5g protein, and 483 calories.

Yes, hash browns are perfectly healthy, containing most of the vitamins and minerals found in potatoes—vitamins B1, B3, B6, magnesium, phosphorus, riboflavin and thiamin.

Frozen hash browns will leak moisture during cooking, which could leave a soggy, sad mess behind. For the best results, let the frozen hash browns thaw overnight in the fridge, then thoroughly pat them dry to remove as much moisture as possible before cooking them to crispy.

Remove as much moisture as possible. In order to get evenly crispy hash browns, you need to squeeze out as much water as you can. I prefer to do this using my salad spinner- it works GREAT for removing water! But you can also use a cheese cloth or even paper towels to squeeze it out.

Potatoes are a good source of fiber, potassium, and other nutrients, and when cooked in a moderate amount of oil, they can be a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Home-made hash browns can be healthy.

Here's the thing—even if you follow this crispy baked hash brown recipe to the letter, plain potatoes are healthier. So while this recipe cuts out a lot of the unhealthy ingredients found in fried hash browns, it's still a bit indulgent. Using a muffin tin for portion control is a great way to avoid overeating.

They are just shredded potatoes. They are low calorie per gram and high satiety. Just don't add fats!

Like most things, health in moderation. Potatoes, hash browns included, are a wonderful source of vitamins, starch, and fiber. But, being both tasty and dense in calories, it is easy to overindulge and add to the spare tire around the middle. Beware of using an oil that will break down under high heat.

While hashbrowns can be a tasty addition to your breakfast, it is important to consume them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Thaw the hash browns before you start: Thawing the frozen hash browns prevents the sauce from clumping when you mix them in, and helps the casserole cook faster. You can thaw your shredded hash browns overnight in the fridge directly in their bag or for about an hour at room temperature.

Why do my homemade hash browns turn grey? ›

It depends on whether your potatoes are turning gray before you cook them or after. 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.

Make a cornstarch slurry for a fast and easy thickener.

Use one tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of liquid you would like to thicken. Stir out all the lumps. A few minutes before your casserole is done, add it a little at a time until you are happy with the thickness. Then, let the casserole finish baking.

Squeezing the shredded potato in a towel or cheesecloth to remove as much moisture as possible helps it brown more evenly. Cooking the shredded potato briefly in the microwave helps it develop a better crust that remains crispy for longer.

Most recipes require soaking your raw, shredded potato in cold water to rinse off the excess starch, then squeezing every last bit of moisture out before tossing it in a pan.

A: Hash Browns or French fries are usually good in the freezer for 4-8 months at zero degrees F. While still cold, if they are soft to the touch that means they have lost the crispy texture you'll expect of a quick frozen potato. If this occurred over a day or two, you should be fine to heat them up.

There are 403 calories in 1 cup of Hash Brown with Cheese. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

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