Homemade Hash Browns
Delicious, crispy homemade hash browns that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 small onion (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by peeling and grating them using a box grater or food processor.
- Rinse the grated potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch and drain them thoroughly.
- If using, finely chop the onion and mix it with the grated potatoes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add the grated potato mixture to the skillet, pressing it down with a spatula to form an even layer.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the hash browns in sections using a spatula and cook for another 5-7 minutes on the other side.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
For a creamier texture, you can swap russet potatoes for Yukon Gold or use sweet potatoes for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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