Mexican Hash Brown Muffins

Name: Mexican Hash Brown Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes; 2 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package); 4 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained and patted dry; 5 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz); 6 1/4 cup sour cream; 7 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 8 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

If Taco Tuesday and Sunday Brunch had babies, they'd look an awful lot like these Mexican Hash Brown Muffins. With a spicy (but not too spicy) kick of taco seasoning, these hearty little guys are just the latest proof that no kitchen is complete without a muffin tin or two.

15 Minutes Prep

1 Hour 30 Minutes Total

12 Servings

Ingredient List

1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained and patted dry
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
1/4 cup sour cream
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Heat oven to 400°F. Generously spray each of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix potatoes, oil and taco seasoning mix. Divide evenly among cups; press lightly. Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until deep brown.
Top each muffin cup with green chiles, then sprinkle with cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Run knife around edges, and remove from muffin cups. Top with sour cream. Sprinkle with green onion and cilantro.

Expert Tips

Like it hot? Serve with Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce.
Like it hot? Serve with Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition

1 Serving: Calories 140 Calories from Fat 60; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 2 1/2g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 150mg; Potassium 280mg; Total Carbohydrate18g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 1g; Protein 3g; % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 8%, Iron 2% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat; *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.