Snack Time - Jazzed Up Browns

My love for potatoes is very well known. I probably remind you all on a weekly basis how much I enjoy them in any shape or form. One of my favourite ways to enjoy them is in the form of hash brown patties. Whether they're prepared fresh or straight from the freezer, they're so crispy and satisfying.

I am all for enjoying the simpler things but sometimes it's fun to jazz up those simple things as well. I've got a great snack idea that really takes no extra time at all but makes a world of difference when it comes to eating.

1. Simply bake the hashbrowns per the package instructions with a generous pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of EVOO. With 5 minutes remaining, remove the browns from the oven and assemble the toppings.
2. Add a slice of each cheese followed by a sprinkle of the red and light green onions, pepper, and tomatoes. Return the browns to the oven for the final 5 minutes. (Add another minute or two if the cheese is not as melty as you would like)
3. Remove from the oven and set on to a serving plate. Finish each brown with a small dollop of sour cream, a sprinkling of the dark green sliced onions, and fresh, chopped cilantro. 
4. ​ENJOY!

               GROCERY LIST

• 10 Hash Brown Patties
• Grape Tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 Bell Pepper, diced
• 1/2 Red Onion, diced
• 3 Green Onions, sliced and separated by light and dark
• 10 slices Medium Cheddar
• 10 slices Monterey Jack
• Sea Salt
• Sour Cream
• Fresh Cilantro, chopped