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easy homemade hash browns

TchrLdy71 avatar
Recipe by
Fran Miller
@TchrLdy71
Parkersburg, WV

I’m from the great state of West Virginia (almost heaven!) where a perfect breakfast comes with a side of breakfast potatoes. I grew up on sliced fried potatoes, but hash browns are now a family favorite. One reason is how quickly they cook. Another reason is how far 2 medium potatoes stretch to feed 4. The best reason is how crispy they can be made. See for yourself. You’ll be surprised at how good these are! =^..^=

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy homemade hash browns

  • 3 Tbsp
    oil, bacon grease, crisco, or butter (or a combo)
  • 2 md
    potatoes
  • some
    onion, optional
  • some
    green bell pepper (or any color), optional
  • some
    salt and pepper, optional
  • some
    garlic salt or other seasonings, optional
  • some
    shredded cheese, optional

How To Make easy homemade hash browns

  • Heat oil in skillet.
    1
    In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet, heat up some olive oil (or whatever fat you choose) over medium high heat.
  • Grate potatoes.
    2
    In the meantime, get out your box grater, flat grater, or food processor and grate the potatoes.
  • Grate onion.
    3
    Grate any onion, peppers, or other veggie of your choosing. Stir all the grated ingredients together with any seasonings you want to use.
  • Round up the edges.
    4
    When the oil is hot, add the potatoes, etc. into the skillet and round up the edges.
  • Press down the potatoes.
    5
    Press down on the potatoes to even them out.
  • 6
    Wait patiently for the potatoes to cook and brown. Press them down occasionally. Don’t flip them too soon!
  • Flip hash browns.
    7
    When you think they may be brown enough, lift up an edge to check. When in doubt, leave them alone a few more minutes. Then cut them in half with your spatula and flip. Sometimes, the flip goes well, as shown, and sometimes not so much, also shown. They will still be delicious!
  • 8
    Brown the other side. I turn up the heat a little towards the end to make the hash browns more crispy, but watch carefully! (I personally like a few almost burnt edges.) Others like a sprinkling of shredded cheese to melt on top while you’re waiting.
  • Ready to serve.
    9
    Serve with your favorite breakfast or dinner foods. =^..^=
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