Easy Cauliflower Hash Browns Recipe That’s Delicious

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At breakfast, you want your hashbrowns to be crispy, breaded, and fried as much as possible. However, not all of them are like that, especially if they’re just pan-fried shredded potatoes pan-fried. But then there’s cauliflower hash browns?

Unlike most hash browns, these are not crispy because they’re missing the breading and frying. But you can add that crunchy goodness with a crispy coating.

To make your cauliflower hash browns extra crispy, cover the surface with panko breadcrumbs or pork rind crumbs before baking. They are tasty either way, but if you’re looking for that crunchy texture it’s worth a try.

Cauliflower Hash Browns: The New Breakfast Star

Cauliflower is a great substitute for potatoes, and when it’s shredded into hash browns-shaped pieces, you can make all your favorite breakfast foods with them.

This low-carb rendition of the classic breakfast favorite is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and pairs well with your favorite brunch recipes.

Cauliflower hash browns are the perfect lazy weekend breakfast. You get all of that diner satisfaction, but with a healthier twist. Click To Tweet

You can’t go wrong with dipping these delicious hash browns with ketchup or even hot sauce. Even the pickiest of eaters will be tempted to chow down.

When it comes to healthy options, some taste like the real deal, and others are barely tolerable. But this cauliflower twist is a satisfying substitute for potatoes.

How to Make Cauliflower Hash Browns

This recipe uses cauliflower rice instead of potatoes, which is a fantastic substitute. You can buy packages or make your own by grating the florets and pulsing them in a food processor until they resemble grains of rice.

A few steps and you’re done! If you buy pre-riced cauliflower, it’s even faster.

With cauliflower hash browns, you can make a big batch on Sunday night and then enjoy them throughout the week. This way, it is like having breakfast for dinner or an office potluck with your favorite dish.

 When you’re trying to eat healthily or if you need something that’s keto-friendly, this is the perfect recipe.

For convenience, you can use pre-made frozen hash browns, but there’s no need to buy them when you can make your own. It takes just a few simple ingredients and beats anything in the freezer!

Ingredients

Cauliflower 

In addition to the many vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and choline that this veggie offers—it also acts as a blank canvas. The mild flavor of this low-carb take on hash browns is perfect for any meal.

You can either use fresh or frozen riced cauliflower but be sure to steam them first. But of course, you can always make your own.

Eggs

An egg will help bind the hash browns together.

Sharp Cheddar Cheese 

Sharp cheddar cheese indeed is the best for giving these hash browns a spectacular flavor. It goes wonderfully with cauliflower and produces an unmistakably cheesy taste.

Parmesan

Parmesan will give these hash browns a cheesy and umami flavor.

Spices

These hash browns taste so good because they’re seasoned with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. If you want a spicier dish on your plate for breakfast, add cayenne or some hot sauce.

Bonus Tip

The key to crispy hash browns is making sure you squeeze as much moisture out of the vegetables and onions before frying them. You can use a clean kitchen towel because it’s easy, but if that doesn’t work then just put your veggies under the broiler for about 3 minutes or until they’re golden brown.

Directions

• Steam or cook the cauliflower rice in the microwave for around 2-3 minutes. Wring dry the cauliflower using cheesecloth in small batches. You will be left with at least 1 1/2 cups cauliflower after removing the excess moisture.
• Combine the cauliflower rice, cheeses, garlic powder, egg, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients together and make sure all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Get a 1/4 cup measuring cup and fill it with cauliflower mixture. Press the mixture down firmly to compact it. Drop the mixture from the measuring cup on your prepared baking sheet.

Make sure that the mixture slides out easily and should still be in the form of a cup. Flatten the mixture using your fingers to about 1/2 inch thick. Form it into an oval or whatever shape you prefer.

• Place them into the oven and bake until golden brown or for at least 20-25 minutes. Allow cooling slightly before taking them off the baking sheet for them to set first. Best to serve them while they are still warm and crispy.
• Repeat the process with the remaining cauliflower mixture. Make sure there’s at least a 1-inch gap between each hash brown.
• Leftover hash browns can be kept in the freezer or fridge for later use.

Tips For Storing Leftover Hash browns

Hash browns are versatile and delicious, but can’t be eaten straight from the pan. To store them for up to four days in your fridge, seal them inside an airtight container or freezer bag.

Reheat: To make leftovers taste like they were just cooked, try putting them on a baking sheet and heating it for about 15 minutes at 350 F.

Freeze: Follow the instructions for cooking hash browns, then let them cool. Place a single layer of cooled potatoes on parchment paper (if you out check out parchment paper substitute) and freeze until solid. Put frozen potato patties in an airtight container that is labeled with the date they were made frozen to avoid freezer burn or forgetting what’s inside.

Things to Remember

• Aside from garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and black pepper, you can use other seasonings to add flavor to the hash browns. Dried herbs, such as onion powder and chili powder will give your hash browns an interesting flavor.
• If you are on a keto diet and need to add more fat, you can add pork rind breadcrumbs on top or cover the hash browns with it before baking. This will not only add fat but can also create a crunchy exterior.
• Since these hash browns are not crunchy, you can always add a tbsp of panko or pork rinds breadcrumbs to the surface right before baking. After forming the hash browns in your preferred shape, add the breadcrumbs and spread the breadcrumbs so that they are fully covered using your hands.
• Panko breadcrumbs will not give you the usual golden color. But you can pre-bake the breadcrumbs first before adding them to the hash browns.
• You can make your cauliflower rice or purchase premade ones.
• Cauliflower is a healthier substitute for potatoes and other starchy food. They are low in calories.

Hash-ing Out The Details

For those who are looking for easy, low-carb, delicious, and healthier food for breakfast, cauliflower hash browns will be perfect. They are super easy to make, and you can dip them into any sauce you prefer for a different twist. Other cauliflower recipes you can try are cauliflower casserole and rice cauliflower.