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Cheesy taco casserole topped with tomatoes and cilantro, served with mashed potatoes garnished with sliced tomatoes.

Taco Hash Browns

Elevate your taco game with these delicious taco hash browns. Combining the crispy texture of hash browns with the savory flavors of taco meat and all your favorite toppings, this dish is a must-try for any meal of the day. Perfect for busy mornings, leisurely brunches, or even a fun dinner option, taco hash browns bring a new level of excitement to your table. They are easy to make, incredibly versatile, and a surefire hit with both kids and adults alike.
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: hash brown, taco
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

  • 6 frozen hash browns

Taco Meat:

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet of your favorite taco seasoning

Toppings:

  • 1 cup mexican cheese
  • ¼ cup mozzarella
  • ½ white onion diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro diced
  • Salsa
  • Pico de Gaillo

Chipotle queso:

  • ½ cup queso dip
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
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Instructions

Cook the Hash Browns

  • Preheat your Air fryer to 350F. Cook for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until golden and crispy.

Prepare the Taco Meat

  • While hash browns are cooking, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb of ground beef or turkey until browned.
  • Drain excess fat.
  • Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and follow the packet instructions, usually involving adding some water and simmering until thickened.

Make the Chipotle Queso

  • In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of queso dip and ⅓ cup of sour cream.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce from chipotle peppers.

Assemble the Taco Hash Browns

  • Place cooked hash browns on serving plates.
  • Top each hash brown with a generous spoonful of taco meat.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup of Mexican cheese and ¼ cup of mozzarella. Return to air fryer for 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted
  • Add your desired toppings: diced white onion, cilantro, salsa, and pico de gallo.
  • Drizzle with chipotle queso.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hashbrown | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg