Loaded Hash Brown Balls

Ingredients

• 20 oz Shredded hash browns (1 bag; Simply Potatoes brand)
• 8 oz Sharp cheddar cheese (1 block, shredded)
• 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese (1 block)
• Cooked bacon (Crumbled; quantity not stated)
• Garlic powder (To taste; transcript also mentions adding a little ginger, but the written recipe does not list ginger)
• Onion powder (To taste; or use minced onion instead)
• Minced onion (Alternative to onion powder; amount not stated)
• Salt (To taste)
• Black pepper (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the shredded hash browns to a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add the shredded cheddar and Boursin cheese, followed by the crumbled cooked bacon.

3. 3

   Season with garlic powder, onion powder or minced onion, salt, and black pepper. The transcript also mentions a little ginger, but ginger is not included in the written ingredient list.

4. 4

   Mix everything thoroughly with your hands, squeezing the mixture together until evenly combined.

5. 5

   Roll the mixture gently into evenly sized balls, packing each one firm. The creator says you can make them whatever size you prefer and places the formed balls on a plate.

6. 6

   For the air-fryer method, preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Arrange the balls in the air fryer and cook for 15–20 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Turn as needed; the transcript specifically demonstrates this method and says they should be sizzling and crispy.

7. 7

   For the oven alternative, preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until golden brown and heated through.

8. 8

   Let the cooked balls cool slightly before serving; they will be very hot. The creator suggests serving with ranch for dipping.

Notes

The bacon quantity is not specified. The written recipe lists garlic powder, onion powder or minced onion, salt, and pepper; the transcript additionally mentions ginger, so it is not included as a required ingredient. The transcript demonstrates the air fryer, while the written instructions also provide an oven option.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• snack
• American
• vegetarian? no
• air-fried
• oven-baked
• cheesy
• party