Homemade Hash Browns Recipe
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!
Servings: 4
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 box grater
- cheesecloth or kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes 2-3 medium potatoes
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher 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.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg