Quick Hash Browns
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly satisfying, this Quick Hash Browns recipe is perfect for breakfast lovers seeking a simple yet delicious dish. Made with just five ingredients—Russet potatoes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, and an optional touch of butter—these hash browns deliver big flavor with minimal effort. The key to that signature crunch lies in squeezing out excess moisture from the grated potatoes before frying them to perfection in a hot skillet. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is the ultimate combination of convenience and classic comfort food. Serve them hot as a standalone treat or pair them with eggs and toast for a hearty morning meal everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter (optional)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and grate them using a box grater or food processor with a grating attachment.
Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze tightly to remove as much moisture as possible.
Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. If desired, add the butter for extra flavor.
Once the oil is hot, add the grated potatoes to the skillet and spread them out evenly, flattening them gently with a spatula.
Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
Flip the hash browns gently in sections, or as a whole if you're confident, and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes until crispy.
Remove the hash browns from the skillet and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels if needed.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings or alongside eggs and toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1029 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1467 mg | 31% | |
*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.
