Perfect for avocado and potato lovers, my Hash Brown Avocado Toast is the tastiest way to brunch! The crispy hash brown, creamy avocado, and your choice of toppings will wow everyone at the table!
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Hash Brown Avocado Toast is crispy, creamy, and endlessly customizable. We will be starting with my favorite topping of a poached egg, but think of these golden hash brown patties as a blank canvas for building your own breakfast masterpiece.
Whether you keep it classic with just smashed avocado and a pinch of salt or go all out with a DIY toppings spread inspired by my Avocado Toast Bar, this recipe is all about making your morning meal fun, flexible, and totally your own.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Crunch - Crispy hash brown patties replace bread for an irresistible texture.
- Customizable - Build your toast with any toppings you like.
- Gluten free - No bread needed, making it low in gluten.
- Fun to serve - Great for brunch parties with a DIY toppings bar.
- Family friendly - Kids love that they can build their own version to suit their taste.
Ingredients
The photo below shows everything you need to prepare a poached egg version of this recipe. After that - let your imagination go wild!
- Hash brown patties - Store bought works perfectly, but you can also use my homemade hash brown patties recipe.
- Avocados - Hass avocados are ideal, but any ripe variety works. Mash with a little lemon or lime to keep from browning. In a pinch, store-bought guacamole never hurt anyone.
- Eggs - I like to have poached eggs available for everyone, and the best part is they can be made ahead and warmed up at meal time.
- Seasoning - Kosher salt and pepper are essential, but add garlic powder or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Fresh herbs - I love chives on this, but cilantro, basil, or parsley are also delicious.
- Other toppings - Pepitas, sunflower seeds, everything bagel seasoning, thinly sliced radishes and jalapeños… The list is endless. Make this your own!
Put an egg on it! We love to put eggs on things, because it makes them taste even better, right? Try my better than copycat Homemade McGriddles. Two fluffy pancakes hugging a perfectly cooked egg, topped with all the bacon, with American cheese holding it all together? I'm in!
Substitutions
- Egg or no egg - Allergic to eggs or just don't like them? Just leave them out. Add some thinly sliced radish or some sprouts. Maybe a sprinkle of everything seasoning. Don't want to poach today? A grated hard boiled egg would be just as nice!
- Want gluten? I got you! - The first time I made this Hash Brown Avocado Toast, I had extra eggs and leftover avocado. What to do? I reheated one of the frozen Yeast Waffles that the me of the past had put aside and made Waffle Avocado Toast for lunch. This is also delicious on my buttery croissant bread or on brioche toast.
Have extra avocado? Treat yourself and your friends and family to an awesome avocado toast bar! With different textures of avocado, thinly sliced vegetables, some meats, and some cheeses… it's not just brunch. It's an occasion!
No fry options
If you don't want to shallow fry your hash browns, I got you!
- Air fry - Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place frozen hash brown patties in air fryer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Bake - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with a piece of parchment paper. Place patties on prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes, turning over halfway through.
got avocado? Try out my Avocado Banana Smoothie. Perfect for a quick on-the-go breakfast it's the perfect choice for smoothie lovers and smoothie beginners, like me!
Cynthia's Recipe Review
This recipe makes me ridiculously happy because it's both simple and show-stopping. The crunch of the hash brown patties against the creamy avocado is already dreamy, but once you set out a toppings bar, everyone at the table lights up. It's interactive, fun, and everyone gets exactly what they want.
Instructions
For me, the unexpected hero of this avocado toast is the poached egg. My foolproof poached egg recipe gives you all the tips and tricks, but honestly, it's a cinch! See the recipe card for full instructions, but here's the highlights!
Step 1: Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the excess whites off each egg. Tip up to 4 eggs at a time into a large skillet filled with water that has been heated to just below boiling (along with a tablespoon of white vinegar). Cover and allow to poach for 3 ½ minutes.
Step 2: Remove each egg with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with all the remaining eggs, making sure the water is at least 200°F before adding the eggs. Keep water warm to reheat eggs before plating.
Step 3: In a large skillet, heat one cup of vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry 4 hash brown patties at a time for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Place on a wire rack to drain and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Mash your avocados with a squeeze of lime and some salt and pepper. Add a scoop of avocado to the top of your hash brown patties.
Step 5: Dip each of the eggs back into the reserved hot water for about 30 to 60 seconds to warm them back up. Place one egg on each avocado covered hash brown.
Step 6: Season with a little salt and pepper. Garnish with a bit of chopped chives.
But wait! - There's no need to stop at a poached egg. You can make a wide variety of hash brown avocado toasts for everyone, or just for you! Make this recipe your own with these easy variations.
- Get nutty - I like to add a little toasted sesame seeds, some toasted pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes).
- Southwest style - Top with salsa, thinly sliced radishes, queso fresco, and jalapenos.
- Creamy protein - Add cottage cheese, some sliced cherry tomatoes, and everything bagel seasoning..
Turn up the volume! With a few simple tweaks, you can turn this into the most epic Hash Brown Eggs Benedict!
Cynthia's Helpful Tips
- Ripe avocados - Look for avocados that give slightly when pressed at the top near the stem.
- Crispy hash browns - Shallow frying gives the crispiest patties in the shortest time, but an air fryer will also get the job done.
- Prep ahead - Mash the avocado with lime juice and seasonings right before serving to prevent browning.
- Toppings bar - Serve toppings in ramekins so guests can build their own toast easily.
- Big batch - Make extra patties if you're hosting, because they disappear fast.
Sauce it up! Bring in some classic Benedict vibes with my Easy 5 Minute Blender Hollandaise Sauce! Try it for yourself!
Recipe FAQ's
Absolutely! I love making my own hash brown patties, because I know all of the ingredients that are in there, but I understand that Trader Joe's hash browns are very popular and delicious!
Absolutely. Just check the ingredients on your store-bought hash browns to ensure that they are vegan friendly, then skip dairy toppings like cheese and stick with veggies, herbs, and plant-based add ons.
Crisp hash brown patties can be cooled and refrigerated up to 3 days, then reheated in the air fryer. Mash fresh avocado right before serving, as it does not store well.
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Hash Brown Avocado Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 Hash brown patties
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 avocados
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Other toppings
Instructions
Poach eggs
- Add at least 3 inches of water, and a tablespoon of white vinegar, to a large skillet over medium high heat. Bring the water close to a boil, where small bubbles have formed and are rising to the surface and popping.
- Crack an egg into a fine mesh strainer to remove the more watery portion of the whites. Transfer egg to a small bowl. Repeat with remaining eggs.
- Gently tip the eggs into the hot water, one at a time, leaving enough room between the eggs that the whites don't touch. I recommend only poaching 4 eggs at a time.
- Place lid on the pan and set the timer for 3 minutes and 30 seconds for large eggs.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs from the water in the order that you added them to the water. Test for doneness by gently poking the white. If you want them more cooked, dip them back in for 15 to 30 seconds. Place on paper towel to drain. Keep water on low to reheat eggs before plating.
Cook Hash browns
- Add about ¼ inch of vegetable oil to a 12 inch cast iron skillet, or other large skillet. Heat to 350°F, or until a wooden skewer inserted in the oil begins to bubble steadily. (if it bubbles A LOT, turn heat down and let cool down for 10 minutes).
- Carefully add 4 frozen hash brown patties, in a single layer, to the skillet. Fry 8 to 10 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through. Use a slotted fish spatula to remove to a paper towel lined plate. Season with salt.
Assemble
- Reheat eggs by dipping each egg in reserved hot water for 30 to 60 seconds. Place back on paper towel lined plate. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place 2 hash browns on a plate. Cut avocados in half and remove pit. In a bowl, use a fork to mash the avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place a scoop of mashed avocado on each hash brown patty. Place a poached egg on top garnish with more salt and pepper and chopped chives. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients. Dig in and enjoy!
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Notes
- Homemade hash brown patties give you the crispiest, freshest flavor. They can be made ahead and frozen, then reheated in the air fryer.
- Frozen hash brown patties are convenient and also work well.
- Always mash avocado just before serving.
- Store cooked patties up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for 1 month. Reheat in air fryer or skillet.
- Place other toppings on the table for everyone to make their own hash brown avocado toast try thinly sliced vegetables such as radishes and jalapeños, crumbly cheese such as feta or Cotija, seeds and nuts, or anything else you can think of.
Valentina says
Hi there! I listened to you on the Eat Talk Blog Podcast this morning, I really enjoyed it and was inspired to pop over to see you site. (I LOVE brunch!) This recipe jumped out at me. How delicious! 🙂 ~Valentina
Cynthia says
I’m so glad you found me! I love brunch too 😂 I hope you make something of mine and I hope you love it!