Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Hash Browns
Talk about taking your every day hash brown dish up a notch. Roasted hash browns + chicken sausage + feta + fresh basil. Alone, that would be enough to make me do bad cartwheels across my kitchen floor.
But drizzle on the simple homemade pesto red pepper dipping sauce and it doesn’t take more than a bite to realize these hash browns are special.
Special = really delicious.
I’ve made this recipe four or five times since my brother-in-law, Brad, gave it to me, claiming the hash browns were lifechanging.
That bold statement didn’t even alert my skepticism because
a) he and his wife Cass have great, and very trustworthy, taste in food,
b) the recipe originates from Mark and Julie Magleby (of the famed Magleby restaurant family) and
c) I mean, hash browns, come on.
One time last month I needed to make dinner for a family who was moving without a lot of notice.
I had these on the menu plan already for my little brood and before ever having tried them myself, I doubled the recipe, slapped them alongside some grilled chicken (with the dipping sauce in small disposable containers), tossed in a salad and grabbed cookies from the freezer on my way out the door.
It was a risky move considering they aren’t your every day hash browns + I hadn’t tested the recipe beforehand. But the meal, according to all parties who devoured them, was an absolute hit.
These yummy hash browns have quickly made it onto our short list of side dishes we’ll eat with anything and everything and often just by themselves.
I’m so happy I have in-laws who realize the way to my heart is through food (and most importantly recipes that make me look like a rock star).
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Hash Browns: depending on where you live, look for a brand of southern-style hash browns that has minimal ingredients in the list (in my neck of the woods, Western Family is the main brand I can find where the only ingredient is potatoes - imagine that!). Red Bell Peppers: also, instead of using jarred roasted red bell peppers, you can certainly roast your own (especially if you have a gas stovetop) - if doing so, use one large roasted red pepper. Sausage: any style of Italian sausage can be used; I'm partial to the chicken sausage from Trader Joe's that comes in uncooked links (simply slice through the casing and press the sausage into the skillet). As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Hash Browns with Sausage and Feta
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Delicious! We hosted brunch at our house for a crowd so I tripled the recipe and after I cooked it I put it kept it in a crockpot to keep it warm. Everyone loved it! I served it with scrambled eggs, salad, and lots of tasty baked goods. It’s a keeper recipe – I will definitely be making it again!
Super lazy question, but I just left the grocery store and forgot to pick up the roasted bell peppers,I have some bell peppers diced and frozen should I try broiling them and adding them to the sauce or just a omit them all together?
Sure, I’d try using the bell peppers you have on hand.
Mel, I made these hash browns last night and they were epic! I served them with crispy fried eggs and roasted brussels sprouts. My fiancé and I scarfed them down and almost cleaned the entire pan just the two of us (I had to stand guard over them just to secure my leftovers for lunch). That sauce is so light and yummy too – I’m sure we’ll be eating it on everything this week. Thanks for another great one!!
Just made this tonight. So good! Thanks for another great recipe.
Because of this recipe I made Pesto for the first time ever. Wow! I made this dish, only I used andouille sausage that is already cooked. I simply diced it up, no cooking necessary. Talk about easy! Thank you, Mel for another easy, successful, tasty and satisfying dish.
Any ideas on what to do with leftover sauce? It was so yummy but I have tons left over and can’t bear throwing it out! Thanks!
It makes a good spread for panini sandwiches and a delicious sauce for untraditional pizza (topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil)!
Oh my gosh this looks amazing. I went to the store yesterday and bought the hash browns. I can’t wait to make this. Thanks Mel!!
Hi Mel!! I LOVED finally meeting you – you are even more adorable in person 🙂 Excited to give these a try!!
As frozen hash browns here in Australia only come as a shaped product ready to fry (like McDonalds hash browns), could I just dice potatoes quite small & use them? Or would they need to be pre-cooked a bit?
Thanks for another killer recipe!!
Hi Laura – good question. I think you could use very small diced potatoes quite well. You might need to watch the cooking time and add a few minutes as needed.
I’m so excited to make this!! I love Western Family brand… My store 3 blocks from my house has it .. By far most convenient brand for me to locate 🙂 any advice on pesto brand ? I think I may change up the menu this week and make this… Today!!!
P.S. … I need to get some aprons, adult and kid sizes.. Any recommendations ?
When I have lots of basil, I make Ina Garten’s basil pesto recipe (amazing and so easy – plus it freezes great). Years like this year, I use Costco’s refrigerated brand. It’s delicious. I’ve only ever made aprons for our family (not anything grand) so I don’t have a good resource for buying. Sorry, Helen!
Thanks Mel, sounds like I better locate a good an easy pattern and get to work
Thanks for the perfect side dish for us potato lovers!!! would you please think of adding a freezer to the Best Recipes? Best recipes are my go to on your website. Thanks, Jan
Sounds so yummy. Thank you Mel.
Hash browns with sausage, feta and basil? Yum! Topping them with pesto roasted red pepper sauce- amazing!
I would never have the confidence or courage to make a dish I have never made and take to a family. This dish sounds easy and delicious. Thank you, Brad, for lovingly sharing this recipe with Mel so the gift can go on blessing so many others too.
These hash browns look amazing! I wish this was how I was starting my morning today!
Paige
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