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With busy weekdays, I always try to make something special and delicious for breakfast on the weekends. And these Jalapeno Popper Hash Browns did not disappoint. Savory and cheesy, they are a must have. Quick and easy to make all you need are a few simple ingredients and empty stomachs.
Check out my jalapeno popper lumpia for a twist on a classic recipe or better yet, my smoked jalapeno popper dip for you next backyard party.
Table of Contents
Ingredient list for Jalapeno Popper Hash browns.
- Frozen Hash Browns: convenient, pre-formed hash browns that just need to be thawed out. These will work as the base of the recipe.
- Cream Cheese Block: the creamy base of the jalapeno popper filling.
- Jalapeno: wouldn’t be a jalapeno popper with out some peppers. For a nice fresh crunch buy a fresh jalapeno. A great alternative is pickled jalapenos from a jar if fresh one’s are not available.
- Bacon: will add crunch and savoriness to the dish. Classic jalapeno poppers are wrapped in bacon.
- Taco Seasoning: I used Dad’s Taco seasoning which has a great balance of cumin, paprika and lime flavors.
- Lime: to add acidity to the recipe.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: adds flavor and cheesy pull to the recipe.
Step 1: What goes in a Jalapeno Popper Filling?
You cannot have a jalapeno popper anything without bacon. It adds a crunchy element to the creamy mixture.
Start by preheating the griddle to a medium heat and place 4 strips of bacon on top of the warm flattop. Next, remove the cooked bacon off the griddle and spread the leftover bacon grease evenly on the flat surface.
Once the bacon has cooled off, chop it up into small bite size pieces.
For the filling, I used a block of room temperature cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon pieces, chopped up jalapeno without the seeds, lime juice and Dad’s Taco seasoning. Blend all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Recipe Tip
Swap sweet giardiniera for jalapeno if you don’t like spicy food.
Use pickled jalapeno’s if you like vinegar based veggies or if fresh one’s are not available.
Step 2: How to grill the jalapeno popper hash browns?
These quick and easy Jalapeno Popper Hashbrowns can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch or as a snack.
If you like savory breakfasts, try my grilled breakfast skillet. Full of sausage, potatoes, veggies and eggs, this meal will keep you full all day long.
Start by cooking the hash browns halfway through, about 5 minutes on one side. Flip them over and repeat the process.
Once the cooked hash browns are flipped, scoop a few spoonfuls of the jalapeno popper mix onto each hash brown, sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top and place them back on the grill.
Cover up the jalapeno popper hash browns allowing the cheesy mixture to soften and the cheese to melt over the top.
Finally, top off the grilled Jalapeno Popper Hash Browns with a little bit of bacon and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, the jalapeno popper hash brown recipe can be replicated on the kitchen stove top using a hot pan.
Jalapeno poppers originated in Texas as an alternative variation of chiles rellenos.
Other Breakfast on the Griddle Ideas:
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Jalapeno Popper Hash Browns
Ingredients
- 8 Frozen hash browns
- 4 Bacon strips
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 Lime
- 8 oz Cream cheese block
- 1 tbsp Dad's taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Start by preheating the griddle to a medium heat. Place 4strips of bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the griddle once cooked and spread the bacon grease evenly on the flat surface.
- Chop up the bacon into small bite size pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, add a block of room temperature cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon pieces, chopped up jalapeno, lime juice and Dad’sTaco seasoning. Mix the ingredient together to form a creamy texture.
- Cook the hash browns about 5 minutes on one side or until they are halfway cooked. Flip them over and repeat the process.
- Scoop a few spoonfuls of the jalapeno popper mix onto each hash brown, sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top and place them back on the grill.
- Cover up the jalapeno popper hash browns allowing the cheesymixture to soften and the cheese to melt over the top.
- Top off with a little bit of bacon and freshly chopped parsley.
