Bacon Wrapped Loaded Hashbrowns

Ingredients

• 6 frozen hash brown patties
• 6 slices of cheese, folded in half
• 2 cups of prepared scrambled eggs
• 12 slices of bacon, regular cut
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a cooling rack inside a half sheet pan.
2. Place the frozen hash browns on the cooling rack, followed by 1 piece of cheese (fold it to fit on top of the patty). Top with 1/3 cup of scrambled eggs.
3. Begin wrapping the bacon around the hash brown, starting at the top. Make sure to place the end of the bacon on the bottom side of the hash brown, then continue wrapping it around, overlapping a bit as you go. Don’t pull the bacon too tight! Take another strip of bacon and lay its starting end over the end of the first strip. Keep wrapping it around until the hash brown is completely covered. When you finish, ensure the last piece of bacon ends on the bottom of the hash brown. If you have loose ends, tuck them under an overlapping layer to keep everything secure.
4. Mix together the brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Then sprinkle the mixture on all sides of the wrapped hash brown.
5. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
6. Remove from the oven and carefully slide a thin blade spatula underneath each hash brown.
7. Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in a covered container in the fridge for 3-5 days.