Crispy, golden hash brown potatoes are easy to make in minutes with shredded potatoes, butter and little else. The perfect companion to your morning omelette!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: hash brown, hash brown potatoes, Home fries
Servings: 4
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 skillet
1 box grater
cheesecloth or kitchen towel
Ingredients
1 1/2poundsrusset potatoes2-3 medium potatoes
1/2tablespoononion powder
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonssalted butter
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
Wash, peel and grate the potatoes and transfer to a bowl lined with cheesecloth or a linen kitchen towel.
Using the cheesecloth, squeeze out as much liquid from the potatoes at you can. Open up the cheesecloth and pat dry with a paper towel.
Season the potatoes with onion powder and garlic powder, tossing to coat.
Heat the oil and the butter in a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
When the oil is shimmering, add the potato in an even layer and press down into an even layer with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the potatoes until golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Flip the potatoes with a spatula and brown on the opposite side, approximately 2-3 minutes.