Homemade Hash Browns
Get ready to elevate your breakfast game with these irresistible homemade hash browns! Made from scratch with just five simple ingredients—Russet potatoes, butter, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper—this recipe delivers perfectly crispy and golden-brown hash browns every time. The secret lies in squeezing out every bit of moisture from the grated potatoes, ensuring that signature crunch in every bite. Cooked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, these hash browns are versatile enough to complement any breakfast spread or shine as a standalone snack. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is a must-try for hash brown lovers looking for a restaurant-quality breakfast at home. Serve them piping hot and get creative with toppings like sour cream, fresh herbs, or classic ketchup!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium (about 1.5 lbs) Russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and rinse them under cold water.
Using a box grater, grate the potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
Place the grated potatoes on a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This step is essential to achieve crispy hash browns.
Return the squeezed-out potatoes to the mixing bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Mix evenly.
Heat a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat, and add the butter and vegetable oil. Swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
Once the butter and oil are hot, add the grated potatoes to the skillet in an even layer, pressing down slightly with a spatula.
Cook the hash browns undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
Flip the hash browns carefully in sections using a spatula, and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Remove the hash browns from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve hot as is or with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, ketchup, or freshly chopped herbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2648 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 449.1 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 59.3 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 11453 mg | 244% | |
*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.
