Trader Joe's Holiday Hash recipe - breakfast fritters on a wood board — Makes: *10 Servings*
Per Serving: *22g Protein | 260 Cal*

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Trader Joe’s has the absolute best holiday items, in my humble opinion. While you know I love them all year round, there’s just something extra exciting about their cozy, festive fall and winter specialty items that make a trip to Trader Joe’s an absolute must this time of the year. One of my favorite things that always hits store shelves when the temperature starts to dip is the Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash. A savory, delicious mix of sweet potatoes, butternut squash, celery, red onions, and herbs, this produce section standout is everything delicious about fall and winter holidays in one quick and easy mealtime shortcut—and easy-to-find seasonal item. Packed with colorful vegetables that you don't have to dice up yourself, it's a versatile ingredient that requires minimal effort to incorporate into any meal. Roast or sauté it with chicken or salmon as a festive side dish, add it into a seasonal soup, or serve with fried or scrambled eggs for breakfast, the Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash is a must-buy and a great addition to any easy meal option throughout the busy holiday season.

In this Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash recipe, I take the veggie staple and pair it with chicken sausage, eggs, some cheese, maple syrup, and spices, to make the best, coziest fall breakfast: my holiday hash breakfast fritters. Easy to make, gluten-free, and portable, these fritters are perfect for busy mornings, leisurely weekend brunches, or even a fun twist on breakfast for dinner. They’re a great way to really embrace the season!

Why You’ll Love This Trader Joe’s Holiday Vegetable Hash Recipe

Packed with protein: Each fritter contains about 22 grams of protein to help keep you full all day long.
Cozy fall flavors: With a seasonal blend of sweet potatoes, squash, onion, celery, and herbs, the Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash is so cozy and comforting.
Great to make ahead of time: These fritters are super freezer-friendly, so they’re easy to make ahead of time and store. That way, you’ll have them on hand whenever you need them.
Easy to make gluten-free: It couldn’t be simpler to swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version if you’re avoiding gluten or cooking for a crowd with different dietary restrictions.
Versatile and easy to customize: Use whichever meat you prefer and adjust the amount (or type) of cheese, seasonings, herbs, spice level, and more.

Trader Joe's Holiday Hash recipe - breakfast fritters next to a container of the Trader Joe's Holiday Hash

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey or 1 package of chicken breakfast sausage
4 large eggs
2 cups Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash – You can also make your own blend if this isn’t available.
1.5 cups almond flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour – Gluten-free works great, too!
1 cup light shredded cheese of choice – Dairy-free cheese works here if needed.
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Fresh parsley for garnish
Avocado oil for cooking

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prep your Pans: Turn on the oven and preheat it to 400 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper and set them aside.
Brown the Chicken Sausage: Heat a bit of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken sausage or ground turkey to the pan. Season with the maple syrup, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Sauté the Holiday Hash: When the meat is about halfway cooked, add the holiday hash to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5-10 minutes or until most of the liquid in the pan evaporates. Transfer to a bowl or remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
Start Combining the Fritter Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, cheese, and eggs. Stir well to mix.
Add the Holiday Hash Mixture: When the Holiday Hash mixture has cooled down a bit, add it to the large mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
Create the Fritters: Divide the mixture into about 10 4-inch fritters. Use your hands to shape them.
Bake the Fritters: Carefully transfer the fritters to the prepared baking pans and arrange in a single layer. If you need more pans, use them to make sure that each fritter has plenty of room. Overlapping fritters won't get crispy. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, until the fritters are cooked through and golden brown and slightly crispy. If you want crispy fritters, opt for 15 minutes. For less crispy fritters, stick closer to 10 minutes.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the cooked fritters with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information (Per Fritter - Makes 10 Fritters)

Calories: 260
Protein: 22g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fat: 13g

How to Serve and Store Your Holiday Hash Fritters

Serve: You can add a little Greek yogurt or light sour cream to the tops of these fritters, add a few dashes of hot sauce, top with extra wintry fresh herbs, or add a few slices of avocado.
Store: Have leftovers? Place your fritters in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Heat: Reheat the fritters without compromising their crispiness by using an air fryer or the oven.
Freeze: Want to keep your fritters fresh for longer? Freeze them! When they’ve cooled down, wrap each fritter individually in parchment paper then place in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

FAQs

Yes! You can use breakfast sausage or any ground meat for this recipe. You can also swap the meat for a plant-based ground meat alternative if you’d prefer.
A sharp cheddar would be amazing in these fritters, but you can use any kind of cheese you like best! Try a colby jack, monterrey jack, pepper jack, mozzarella, Gruyère… whatever strikes your fancy!
Of course! Just use a dairy-free cheese and make sure if you use a breakfast sausage blend that the meat is dairy-free. Then, you’ll be all set.

You’re going to love these Holiday Hash Breakfast Fritters. They’re healthy, easy, and packed with tons of cozy fall and winter flavors, thanks to one simple seasonal favorite. Ideal for meal prep, you’re going to want to make these all season long!