I’m excited to share one of my favorite recipes with you, a super simple twist on a classic favorite: Cheese hash browns.

I love making homemade Hash Browns that are not only tasty but also fun to look at, especially when you shape them into hearts.

This recipe is perfect for a cozy morning or a special occasion like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.

Plus, if you’re looking for breakfast ideas, you’re in the right place!

Ingredients

3 potatoes
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons flour
Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
2.5 ounces of red cheese, grated

If you don’t have red cheese, you can make it with:

2.5 ounces of grated cheese (such as mozzarella or white cheddar)
2-3 drops of red food coloring (gel or liquid)
1 teaspoon of milk or water (optional, for even coloring)

White table with red cheese, potatoes, olive oil, and flour

Step-by-Step Recipe

To make red cheese, mix a few drops of red food coloring in a small bowl with one teaspoon of milk or water and add the grated cheese. Toss it gently with a spoon or your hands until the cheese is evenly coated.

Peel the potatoes with a vegetable peeler and grate them on a fine grater.

Sprinkle salt over the grated potatoes, then squeeze out the extra liquid using a paper towel. Add a pinch of paprika, pepper, and 1 ½ tablespoons of flour.

Mixing grated potatoes, paprika, salt, pepper, and flour

Place a heart-shaped cookie cutter on your board and spoon about three tablespoons of the potato mixture into it. Press down gently with a teaspoon.

Carefully remove the mold and repeat with the rest of the mixture. This is what makes these hash browns so special!

Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Place the hash browns in it and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn nicely browned. Flip them carefully to get an even crisp on both sides.

Place the grated cheese on top of the hash browns. For the best melt, you can cover the skillet with a lid for an extra minute if needed.

Garnish with some parsley and little cheese hearts.

Serving the heart shaped red cheese hash browns with parsley and little cheese hearts

To wrap it up, this recipe for Cheesy hash browns is all about simplicity and love.

From prepping the potatoes to forming them into heart shapes and melting the red cheese on top, each step is designed to bring out a delicious, crispy, and warm dish that’s perfect for breakfast.

They’re also great as a starter or a fun snack any time of day.

Serve them with eggs, toast, or even a fresh salad to round out your morning.

If you’re looking for Easy Potato Breakfast Ideas or just want to try something new, give this recipe a go and enjoy every bite!

Chessy Hash Brown

Ingredients

3 potatoes
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons flour
Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
2.5 ounces of red cheese, or:
2.5 ounces of grated cheese (such as mozzarella or white cheddar)
2-3 drops of red food coloring (gel or liquid)
1 teaspoon of milk or water (optional, for even coloring)

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix a few drops of red food coloring with one teaspoon of milk or water and add the grated cheese. Toss it gently with a spoon or your hands until the cheese is evenly coated.
Peel the potatoes with a vegetable peeler and grate them on a fine grater.
Sprinkle salt over the grated potatoes, then squeeze out the extra liquid using a paper towel. Add a pinch of paprika, pepper, and 1 ½ tablespoons of flour.
Place a heart-shaped cookie cutter on your board and spoon about three tablespoons of the potato mixture into it. Press down gently with a teaspoon.
Carefully remove the mold and repeat with the rest of the mixture. This is what makes these hash browns so special!
Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Place the hash browns in it and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn nicely browned. Flip them carefully to get an even crisp on both sides.
Place the grated cheese on top of the hash browns. For the best melt, you can cover the skillet with a lid for an extra minute if needed.
Garnish with some parsley and little cheese hearts.