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Protein Loaded Breakfast Hash Browns

A viral savory breakfast featuring crispy hash brown patties topped with smashed avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, and cottage cheese for a high-protein start to the day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 toasts
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 3 patties frozen hash browns rectangular style
  • 1 tsp oil or cooking spray
Toppings
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp butter for scrambling
  • 0.5 medium avocado ripe
  • 0.5 cup cottage cheese small curd or whipped
  • 1 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Air Fryer or Oven
  • Non-stick Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place hash brown patties in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes (air fryer) or 18-20 minutes (oven) until deep golden and very crispy.
  3. While hash browns cook, mash the avocado in a small bowl with a pinch of salt until smooth but chunky.
  4. Whisk eggs in a bowl. Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add eggs and cook slowly, stirring gently, until soft curds form. Remove from heat immediately.
  5. To assemble, place crispy hash browns on a plate. Spread a layer of mashed avocado on each patty.
  6. Top the avocado with a generous scoop of scrambled eggs.
  7. Finish by adding a dollop of cottage cheese on top of the eggs.
  8. Sprinkle heavily with Everything Bagel seasoning and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For extra protein, use egg whites for half the egg mixture. If you want a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.