Description
Hash browns are the ultimate crispy comfort food that can elevate any breakfast into a feast. With their golden-brown exterior and fluffy interior, these delicious potato shreds pair perfectly with eggs and bacon or can be enjoyed solo. This easy-to-follow recipe combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps, ensuring that you create hash browns that will impress everyone at your table. Once mastered, this dish will satisfy your cravings at any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes (about 500g)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional for flavor)
Instructions
- Peel and grate the russet potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- Rinse the grated potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine grated potatoes with chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the potato mixture in an even layer, pressing down slightly with a spatula. Cook until golden brown on one side (5-7 minutes), then flip carefully to cook the other side until crispy.
- Transfer cooked hash browns to paper towels to absorb excess oil, season with more salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg