Description
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Hash Brown Muffin cup are more than just a fun recipe; they’re a quick and hearty option for any meal. With the fantastic crunchy crust of hash browns layered with beef, cheese, and crispy bacon, it’s a dish bound to impress. Perfect for those family gatherings or busy weeknights, these muffin cup bring the flavors of a cheeseburger into a delightful, bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cup frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 2 large eggs
- Chopped pickles and green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking.
2. 2. Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease your muffin tin liberally with cooking spray; this will prevent the hash brown cup from sticking.
3. 3. Mix Hash Browns: In a mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
4. 4. Form cup: Firmly press the hash brown mixture into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, creating a crust-like shape.
5. 5. Bake Hash Brown cup: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cup are golden brown and crispy.
6. 6. Cook Ground Beef: While the hash brown cup are baking, brown your ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
7. 7. Season Beef: Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, mustard, and black pepper. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
8. 8. Fill Muffin cup: Once the hash brown cup are out of the oven, fill each one generously with the seasoned beef mixture.
9. 1. Add Bacon & Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over each filled muffin cup, followed by the remaining cheddar cheese.
10. 2. Final Bake: Return the muffin tin to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
To ensure your hash brown cup hold their shape, make sure to squeeze out all excess moisture from the thawed hash browns. Additionally, pressing the mixture firmly into each cup will help the crust maintain its form during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg