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Crispy Hash Browns

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These are my ingredients.  That's it... just potatoes, butter and salt and pepper.

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These are my ingredients. That's it... just potatoes, butter and salt and pepper.

Peel the potatoes.  Baking potatoes like Russets or Idaho potatoes work best for hash browns.

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Peel the potatoes. Baking potatoes like Russets or Idaho potatoes work best for hash browns.

Shred the the potatoes.

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Shred the the potatoes.

This is an important step.  Place the potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or in layered paper towels.

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This is an important step. Place the potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or in layered paper towels.

Squeeze as much liquid from the potatoes as possible.  Less moisture will equal crispier hash browns.

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Squeeze as much liquid from the potatoes as possible. Less moisture will equal crispier hash browns.

Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

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Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the potatoes.  Flatten them down with a spatula.  Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

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Add the potatoes. Flatten them down with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

Flip the potatoes over and cook 5 more minutes.

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Flip the potatoes over and cook 5 more minutes.

Transfer to stacked paper towels to drain off any excess butter.

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Transfer to stacked paper towels to drain off any excess butter.

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Beautifully browned, crispy hash browns at home.

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Beautifully browned, crispy hash browns at home.

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Variation: Chop 1/4 medium pepper and and 1/4 medium onion and mix it into the potatoes before frying.

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Variation: Chop 1/4 medium pepper and and 1/4 medium onion and mix it into the potatoes before frying.

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Variation:  Chopped red and green pepper mixed in with the potatoes before frying.  Topped with 1/3 cup shredded cheese.

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Variation: Chopped red and green pepper mixed in with the potatoes before frying. Topped with 1/3 cup shredded cheese.

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Homemade hash browns are easier than you think. Just three ingredients. This recipe requires about 5 minutes prep time and 10 minutes to cook.

Crispy Hash Browns Recipe
(4 Servings)

2 medium baking potatoes
2 Tablespoons butter
salt and pepper - to taste

Peel the potatoes and shred them with a box grater or food processor. Remove as much liquid as possible from the potatoes by pressing through a colander or squeezing in a clean dish towel.

Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes. Press them down with a spatula. Season to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook 5 additional minutes. Transfer to stacked paper towels to remove excess butter.

Recipe courtesy of
http://www.mrbreakfast.com

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