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crispy hash browns A plate of scrambled eggs with diced ham, served with crispy hash browns and a slice of toasted bread.

Crispy Hash Browns

Golden, Crispy Hash Browns that bring a cozy, satisfying start to your day.
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Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, crispy hash, golden hash browns, hash brown recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 218kcal
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Russet potato about 1 large potato, peeled and shredded
  • 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt or to taste
  • 0.25 cup Olive oil extra virgin, for frying
  • 1 teaspoon Butter optional, salted, for topping each hash brown

Instructions

  • Peel and shred the potato using a vegetable peeler and grater.
  • Optional: Place shredded potato in a bowl of cold water for 2 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry.
    A peeled potato on a metal grater next to a pile of freshly shredded potato, placed on a wooden cutting board, top-down view, bright natural lighting, kitchen food preparation scene, high-resolution, clean and minimalistic composition, focus on texture and detail of potato shreds.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until shimmering.
  • Place a portion of shredded potato (about ½ cup, loosely packed) into the pan and optionally top with a small pat of butter.
    A hand placing shredded raw potatoes into a hot, oiled pan to start cooking hash browns.
  • Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until the edges turn golden and the center looks slightly translucent.
  • Carefully flip each hash brown and cook for an additional 3 minutes on the other side.
    Hash browns cooking in a frying pan, with one golden, crispy patty and another being flipped with a spatula.
  • Transfer cooked hash browns to a cooling rack to drain excess oil.
  • For extra crispiness, repeat the flipping step, cooking each side for 2 more minutes until golden brown.

Notes

These golden hash browns are perfect with salsa or eggs. Keep them crispy by not pressing down during cooking, and enjoy the cozy, homemade comfort in every bite.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 218kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 159mg (7%) | Potassium: 473mg (14%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 32IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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