Roesti Swiss Hashbrowns
Crisp, golden, and delightfully simple, Roesti Swiss Hashbrowns are the ultimate comfort food, celebrating the humble potato in all its glory. This classic Swiss recipe combines parboiled grated potatoes with butter and a touch of seasoning, cooked to perfection for a crispy outer crust and a tender, flavorful interior. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward techniques, this dish comes together in under 40 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve it warm, cut into wedges, and enjoy its versatile charm as a hearty accompaniment to eggs, meats, or fresh salads. Perfect for potato lovers and fans of crispy, golden hashbrowns, this recipe delivers authentic rustic flavors with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Potatoes (starchy, such as Russet)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and place them in a pot of cold water to prevent browning.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, then add the peeled potatoes. Parboil them for 5 minutes, then drain and allow them to cool completely.
Once cooled, grate the potatoes using the largest holes of a box grater. Do not rinse the grated potatoes to retain the starch.
Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the grated potatoes to the skillet, spreading them out evenly to form a flat, even layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook the potatoes for 8-10 minutes, pressing down lightly with a spatula, until the bottom layer is golden and crispy.
Carefully invert the Roesti onto a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, then slide the Roesti back in to cook the other side for another 8-10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Once both sides are crispy and golden, transfer the Roesti to a serving plate.
Cut into wedges and serve warm as a side dish or with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2445 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.4 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 6186 mg | 132% | |
*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.
