Keto Hashbrown Breakfast Muffins are a low-carb dish with a savory and delicious taste. contains the taste and flavor of regular hashbrowns. These muffins are flavorful and high in healthy fats, with a crispy outside and a delicate interior. Each muffin is packed with eggs, cheese, and optional breakfast meats, so they will keep you satisfied for hours. These muffins contain three grams of net carbs. Keto Hashbrown Breakfast Muffins are ideal for hectic mornings, meal prep, or as a quick brunch alternative when you want something nutritious but keto. They bake nicely in a muffin tray, allowing for easy portion control and minimal cleaning. This recipe takes only forty minutes to prepare and stores well for 50-60 days in freezer.
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STATS:
- Caloric content: 190 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Course: Breakfast
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: American
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total Working time: 40 minutes
- Size/serving: 1 muffin
- Yield in total: 12 muffins
- Mode of cooking: Baking
- Level of difficulty: Easy
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Mixing bowls
- Cheesecloth
- Muffin tin
- Food processor
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- Salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 big eggs
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Two cups cauliflower
- Melted butter
- Half a cup of cooked bacon
- Black pepper
- 2 tbsps almond flour
- One tbsp butter
- Half tsp garlic powder
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour provides body, and it is a good absorber of moisture content. Coconut flour is not a 1:1 substitute, so you can add between one and two teaspoons if required.
EGGS:
- It delivers the protein and combines the ingredients. They also help the muffins retain their shape after baking. There is no true keto egg replacement because flax or chia eggs alter the texture.
BACON:
- The bacon provides a stronger taste and saltiness in the dish. Don’t use it for a vegetarian variety, or use ham or sausage as an alternative.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- It gives crispness to the muffins and delivers a strong flavor in the dish. For a soft taste, you can use Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Colby cheese as a replacement.
CAULIFLOWER RICE:
- This rice swaps regular potatoes to maintain low-carb content in this recipe. Squeeze out all the extra moisture content.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 365° F.
- Properly coat the muffin tin.
- Warm the butter in the pan.
- Include cauliflower rice and cook for about 4-6 minutes till dry and soft.
- Squeeze out all the extra moisture content from the cauliflower by using a towel.
- Put the strained cauliflower in another bowl.
- Combine almond flour, onion powder, pepper, garlic powder, bacon, cheese, eggs, and salt.
- Stir till all of the ingredients are properly mixed.
- Equally fill the muffin tin with the mixture.
- Carefully fold them.
- Bake till firm and brown, for about twenty-two to twenty-five minutes.
- Before bringing it out of the pan, leave it to chill for five minutes.
TIPS:
- To make it crunchier, in the last broil it for one to two minutes.
- For easy take-out, you can use silicone muffin liners.
- Use jalapeños or chopped green onions for more taste.
- To make crisper muffins, it is important to reduce the moisture content completely.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BRUNCH OPTIONS:
- Spinach Omelet
- Smoked Salmon Plate
BREAKFAST PAIRINGS:
- Avocado Slices
- Sausage Patties
- Scrambled Eggs
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Spicy Mayo
- Garlic Aioli
- Sour Cream Dip
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Keep the muffins in a closed bowl & store for four days.
FREEZING:
- Store the chilled muffins in a vessel for 50-60 days. Directly warm it up at 350° F to remove the ice completely.
FAQs:
Could we cook these for meal prep?
- Sure, you can prepare it for a quick meal prep. They retain their shape well and warm up properly.
How can I make a non-dairy version?
- You can use dairy-free keto cheese instead for this purpose. It might lead to a soft texture.
May I make them in an air-fryer?
- Yes, you can use silicone muffin cups and cook for fifteen minutes at 350° F.
Why are my muffins becoming so soggy?
- The muffins become soggy because you might not properly squeeze the cauliflower before mixing it into the batter.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Serving size: 1 muffin
Calories: 190 kcal
Carbs in total: 4.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Net carbs: 3 g
Fats: 15 g
Sugar: 1 g
Proteins: 10 g
Sodium: 320 mg