TEX-MEX BREAKFAST HAYSTACKS

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I love haystacks and wanted to make a fun Tex-Mex version for my family. Adding panko crumbs and cheese to the hash browns before cooking gives them a wonderful golden brown color and crisp texture. -Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2/3 cup sour cream
3 thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2-1/2 teaspoons Tex-Mex seasoning, divided
1 package (3-1/2 cups) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
6 large eggs
1/2 cup salsa
4 cooked bacon strips, coarsely chopped
Finely chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

Combine sour cream, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon Tex-Mex seasoning; set aside., Squeeze hash brown potatoes dry with paper towel to remove excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and remaining Tex-Mex seasoning., On an electric griddle, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Drop potato mixture by 2/3 cupfuls into oil; press to flatten slightly. Fry, adding oil as needed, until crisp and golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep warm., On same griddle, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Break eggs, one at a time, onto griddle. Reduce heat; cook until whites are set and yolks have begun to thicken. Flip eggs if desired; cook to desired doneness., To assemble, top each potato patty with an egg, salsa, bacon and sour cream mixture. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 205mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.