Crispy Restaurant-Style Hash Browns

Crispy Restaurant-Style Hash Browns
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    3 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Elevate your breakfast game with these incredibly crispy, golden-brown hash browns that rival the best diners. Shredded russet potatoes are transformed into a flavorful, satisfying dish with a perfectly crisp exterior and a tender interior. This recipe is designed for ease and maximum flavor impact, yielding a single, impressive pan-sized cake perfect for sharing.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    48 g
  • Cholesterol
    62 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    35 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    39 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Potatoes: Place the shredded potatoes in a colander and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch, ensuring maximum crispness. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Remove Moisture: Transfer the rinsed potatoes to a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel. Twist tightly and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. The drier the potatoes, the crispier they will become. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the squeezed-dry potatoes, chopped onion, flour, salt, and pepper. Add the egg and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, shallow cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a small piece of potato mixture is dropped in. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Cook the Hash Browns: Carefully add the potato mixture to the hot oil, pressing it down gently to form one large pancake. Cook until the bottom is deeply golden brown and crispy. (About 5-7 minutes)

06

Step

Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the hash brown cake using two large spatulas. Continue cooking until the second side is also deeply golden brown and crispy. (About 5-7 minutes)

07

Step

Drain and Serve: Remove the hash browns from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika to the potato mixture.
If you prefer individual hash brown patties, simply divide the potato mixture into smaller portions before cooking.
Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to maintain even cooking and maximum crispness.
Serve with your favorite breakfast accompaniments, such as fried eggs, bacon, sausage, or a dollop of sour cream.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Webster Kuhic

    These were amazing! So much better than any hash browns I've had at a restaurant.

  • Brett Schimmel

    The only change I made was to use sweet potatoes instead of russets, and they were surprisingly good!

  • Ethan Kautzer

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are fantastic.

  • Imogene Schamberger

    I added a little bit of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and it was delicious!

  • Kay Fay

    My kids devoured these! I'll definitely be making them again.

  • Amy Morissette

    I found that using a non-stick pan also works well for ease of flipping.

  • Cheyanne Spencer

    I used olive oil instead of vegetable oil and they still turned out great.

  • Eugene Bode

    The trick of squeezing out all the moisture is key! They turned out perfectly crispy.

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