Healthy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe (2024)

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How many calories in a homemade hash brown casserole? ›

Hash brown casserole (1 cup) contains 44.5g total carbs, 40.2g net carbs, 29.9g fat, 11.5g protein, and 483 calories.

The problem with prepared hash brown patties is that, typically, they are deep-fried in vegetable oil. This tips the scale to the side of not-so-healthy because of high fat content. Also of note: If you're eating a low-carb diet, be aware that 60 to 70 percent of a potato is starch, a type of carbohydrate.

Frozen hash browns will leak moisture during cooking, which could leave a soggy, sad mess behind. For the best results, let the frozen hash browns thaw overnight in the fridge, then thoroughly pat them dry to remove as much moisture as possible before cooking them to crispy.

If you use a waxy potato, they'll stick together nicely, but they won't get as crispy as you might want. Another option is to add more ingredients that will act as binders. Try adding cheese to your hash browns because when the cheese melts it will be like a gooey glue that holds your potatoes together.

Homemade Hashed Brown Potatoes (1 cup) contains 54.8g total carbs, 49.8g net carbs, 19.5g fat, 4.7g protein, and 413 calories.

They're also chock full of starch, which is a carbohydrate. But even though a potato is considered a complex “healthy” carb, your body digests these carbs faster than other kinds of complex carbs. These broken-down carbs flood your blood with sugar. This makes your blood sugar spike quickly.

Based on these and similar studies, dietitians at Diabetic Living recommend avoiding the typical eggs, pancakes, bacon, and hash browns combination breakfast. Instead, choose the omelet with veggies with lean bacon and a side of fresh fruit for a better balance of protein and sugar.

Potatoes also have vitamin C, unlike rice. Plus, potatoes contain three times more minerals than rice, such as phosphorus, potassium and magnesium when you leave the skin on. Sweet potatoes on the other hand are even healthier than the standard potato, containing as much as twice the high amounts of vitamin!

The secret to the crispiest hash browns? Remove as much moisture as possible before frying.

Why do my homemade hash browns turn grey? ›

When you grate raw potatoes, you release starch that can cause them to oxidize, or turn dark. The best way to keep that from happening is to cover the potatoes with cold water, then drain them very well and pat them dry before cooking.

Whisk together equal parts cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. Use one tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of liquid you would like to thicken. Stir out all the lumps. A few minutes before your casserole is done, add it a little at a time until you are happy with the thickness.

Most recipes require soaking your raw, shredded potato in cold water to rinse off the excess starch, then squeezing every last bit of moisture out before tossing it in a pan.

Olive Oil is the best for great hash browns. If you're using a non-stick skillet you might be able to get away with butter, but especially when using a cast iron pan, you want olive oil to avoid sticking and to help easily flip them.

Your trays of uncooked hash browns will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days—just be sure to cover them with foil or plastic wrap. The only thing you can't do is freeze the trays of uncooked hash browns. Potatoes turn dark and slightly gummy when you freeze them raw. You can, however, freeze the cooked hash browns.

Egg Casserole With Bread, Cheese, Milk And Meat (1 cup) contains 16.7g total carbs, 16g net carbs, 25.3g fat, 20.7g protein, and 379 calories.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Loaded Hashbrown Casserole (1 serving) contains 25g total carbs, 23g net carbs, 21g fat, 15g protein, and 350 calories.

There are 185 calories in a 1 cup (94.000g) serving size of Restaurant, family style, hash browns. The calorie breakdown is 41% fat, 54% carbs, and 5% protein.

There are 275 calories in a 2/3 cup of Hash Brown (from Fresh).