Hash Browns Homemade
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, these homemade hash browns are the ultimate comfort food made from just five simple ingredients. This recipe transforms humble russet potatoes into a savory breakfast or brunch classic that's perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. With detailed tips on shredding, rinsing, and drying the potatoes for maximum crispiness, you'll achieve diner-quality results in the comfort of your kitchen. Cooked to perfection in a skillet with a blend of butter and vegetable oil, these hash browns are easy to customize with your favorite toppings, from tangy sour cream to gooey melted cheese. Whether served as a side dish or the star of the show, this quick and easy hash brown recipe is a must-try for any potato lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and grate them using a box grater or food processor with a grating attachment.
Place the grated potatoes in a large bowl of cold water and swish them around to remove excess starch. Drain and repeat with fresh water until the water runs clear.
Transfer the grated potatoes to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
Place the dried potatoes in a mixing bowl, and season with salt and black pepper, tossing to combine evenly.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Once the butter has melted and starts to sizzle, spread half of the grated potatoes in an even layer in the skillet, forming a round or square hash brown patty.
Press the potatoes down gently with a spatula and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the bottom is crispy and golden-brown.
Flip the hash brown carefully, add more butter or oil if needed, and cook for another 5–7 minutes on the other side until golden and crispy.
Transfer the cooked hash brown to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining grated potatoes, adding additional butter and oil as needed.
Serve the homemade hash browns hot as a side dish or enjoy them on their own with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, or ketchup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2603 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3897 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
