Description
Hearty Irish cheddar & cabbage hash brown skillet brings rustic comfort to breakfast tables across kitchens. Crisp potato edges and melted cheese create a delicious morning meal that celebrates traditional Irish ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) frozen hash browns
- 10 ounces (283 grams) shredded green cabbage
- 212 cups (about 250 grams) shredded Irish cheddar
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup (150 grams) diced yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
Seasoning and Fats:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F, ensuring an even temperature for optimal cooking.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it becomes slightly foamy and golden.
- Sauté diced onions until they become fragrant and translucent, releasing their sweet aroma for 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce shredded cabbage to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt and stirring thoroughly with the onions, cooking for 5-6 minutes until the cabbage softens and develops light golden edges.
- Incorporate minced garlic and cook briefly for 1 minute, then remove the skillet from heat to allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Fold frozen hash browns and a portion of Irish cheddar into the vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution and creating a smooth, uniform surface.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust to develop across the top.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over the hash brown surface and return to the oven for an additional 4-5 minutes until the cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly.
- Extract from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped green onions, ready to serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Customize Texture: Squeeze excess moisture from cabbage using a clean kitchen towel to prevent a soggy hash brown skillet and ensure crispy edges.
- Boost Flavor Variations: Experiment with different cheese types like sharp white cheddar or smoky gouda for unique taste profiles.
- Make It Healthier: Replace butter with olive oil and use sweet potatoes instead of regular hash browns for a more nutrient-dense version.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Verify that frozen hash browns are gluten-free, or substitute with fresh grated potatoes for a completely homemade alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg