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A hand dipping a crispy hash brown into a small bowl of red sauce, with more hash browns on the plate.

Hash Browns

Jennifer Ryan
Make crispy homemade hash browns with grated potato and onion. Golden, savory, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 158 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes and onion, then coarsely grate them into a mixing bowl.
    4 medium Maris Piper potatoes, 1 medium yellow onion
    Peeled potatoes, an onion, an egg, and a small dish of seasoning on a marble surface.
  • Transfer the grated mixture into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Twist tightly and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible; this step is key for crispy hash browns. Place the drained mixture back into a large bowl.
    Shredded potatoes in a bowl, ready for making hash browns.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg, then add it to the potato mixture along with salt and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
    1 egg, pinch Salt, pinch ground black pepper
    Shredded potatoes mixed with egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium-high heat.
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Once the oil is hot, spoon portions of the mixture into the pan. Flatten each portion into a patty about ⅜ inch (1 cm) thick.
    Golden-brown hash browns cooking in a skillet.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully using a spatula.
    Crispy hash browns served on a plate with a heart-shaped dish of ketchup.
  • Remove from the pan and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
    Crispy hash browns served with a side of dipping sauce.

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • Remove as much moisture as possible. This is the secret to crispy hash browns.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed for even browning.
  • Use the right potatoes. Floury potatoes like Maris Piper give the best texture.
  • Season well. Proper seasoning makes a big difference in flavor.
  • Keep warm. Place cooked hash browns in a low oven while finishing batches.
  • Extra crisp tip. Add a little extra oil or butter for a richer, crispier finish.
  • Serving idea. Perfect with eggs, bacon, or as part of a full breakfast.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 771mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
Keywords breakfast ideas, breakfast side dish, cooked breakfast, easy breakfast, hash browns, healthy breakfast, potato, potatoes
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