How to Make Hash Browns

Homemade hash browns actually don't take long to prepare. And they're always a hit at breakfast, brunch or even dinner. Follow this recipe when you want to make some homemade hash browns from scratch.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/4 c. finely chopped onions
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3 medium potatoes (1 lb.) such as russet or yellow
• 3 tbsp. butter
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• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
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• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. finely chopped onions
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 3 medium potatoes (1 lb.) such as russet or yellow

Recipe for Four People

1. 

   Peel potatoes and coarsely shred them. You should have about 3 cups.

2. 

   Rinse the shredded potatoes and pat dry well with paper towels - or dry in a salad-spinner.

3. 

   Combine the potatoes, onion, salt and pepper.

4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

5. 

   Using a spatula, pat potato mixture into skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook about 10 minutes or until bottom is crisp.

6. 

   Cut into 4 wedges and turn. Cook another 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and the potatoes are cooked. Serve.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use a non-stick skillet, but if you do, don't use a knife to cut the potatoes into wedges. You'll ruin the non-stick surface. Use a plastic utensil, such as a pancake turner. Or don't bother cutting it into wedges at all; try to flip the whole shebang as is. Even if it falls apart, it will still taste good.

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[Zarn]

on 4/26/2008 You can also use leftover baked potatoes and skip step 2. Just slice the potato, skin on, in half length wise then use the skin as a "holder" while you grate it.

[WayneSR]

on 10/20/2007 Instead of drying the shredded potatoes with a paper towel, use a POTATO RICER instead to squeeze out the moisture!

[WayneSR]

on 10/20/2007 To really dry the shredded potatoes, use a POTATO RICER and squeeze out the water.

[aakmea]

on 1/22/2007 embrase life with two hands and grow to be the person you want to be and eat the potatoe raw..!!!

on 4/12/2008 Add things to your hash browns to add flavor; like cheese, onions, green peppers, diced ham, the list is endless.