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Jalapeño Popper Hashbrown Melts

Deliciously cheesy and spicy, these Jalapeño Popper Hashbrown Melts are a quick and easy snack perfect for any casual gathering or party.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Frozen hashbrown patties Use pre-packaged hashbrown patties for convenience.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar Use sharp cheddar for more flavor.
  • 2 pieces Jalapeños Chopped; adjust amount for desired spice level.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven according to the hashbrown package instructions.
  2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese with chopped jalapeños, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the frozen hashbrown patties on a baking sheet.
  4. Top each hashbrown patty with a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the oven until the hashbrowns are crispy and the cheese is melted, usually about 20-25 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding some crushed tortilla chips on top before baking. You can adjust the level of spice by using less jalapeño or opting for milder peppers. Mixing different cheeses, like pepper jack, can add more flavor.