Crispy Cheesy Skillet Hash Browns
Golden, crispy hash browns loaded with melted cheddar cheese and butter. A simple weeknight breakfast that's ready in 15 minutes and tastes like a diner favorite.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 8g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
Step 2
Add frozen hash browns and cook without stirring for 4 minutes until bottom edges turn golden.
Step 3
Stir the hash browns, breaking up clumps, then spread in an even layer.
Step 4
Cook 4 more minutes until all sides are crispy and brown.
Step 5
Scatter cheddar over the top and cook 1 minute until cheese melts and gets slightly browned.
Step 6
Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet or cast iron pan
- spatula
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