For extra flavor, consider adding a minced clove of garlic or finely chopped onion to the potatoes before cooking. Clarified butter (ghee) has a higher smoke point than regular butter, making it ideal for achieving that perfect golden-brown crisp. If you don't have clarified butter, you can use regular butter, but be careful not to burn it. Don't skip the step of soaking and drying the potatoes! This removes excess starch, which is the key to crispy, not soggy, hash browns. Serve immediately for the best texture. These hash browns are delicious on their own or as a side dish to eggs, bacon, or sausage.
Classic Hash Browns
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS1.1K
Golden, crispy, and utterly irresistible, these diner-style hash browns are the perfect side dish for any brunch or breakfast. Shredded potatoes are transformed into a culinary masterpiece with clarified butter and a hint of spice.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate38 g
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Cholesterol49 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium13 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Gather all your ingredients. (Prep time: ~2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Shred the peeled russet potatoes into a large bowl filled with ice-cold water. Agitate to release excess starch. (Prep time: ~5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Refill the bowl with fresh, ice-cold water. Stir again to further remove starch. This step is crucial for maximum crispness! (Prep time: ~3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Drain the potatoes very well. Using clean kitchen towels or cheesecloth, squeeze out as much moisture as possible. The drier the potatoes, the crispier the hash browns! (Prep time: ~5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Heat the clarified butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. (Cook time: ~2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Carefully spread the shredded potatoes in an even layer in the hot skillet. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Season generously with cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. (Cook time: ~1 minute)
07 Step
Recipe View Cook undisturbed until a deep golden-brown crust forms on the bottom, approximately 5-7 minutes. Resist the urge to peek or stir too early!
08 Step
Recipe View Flip the hash browns (or stir, if you prefer a more rustic texture) and continue cooking until golden brown and crispy all over, about 5-7 more minutes.
09 Step
Recipe View Remove from skillet and serve immediately. Enjoy the symphony of textures and flavors! (Cook time: ~1 minute)
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Mustafa Stokes
Jan 7, 2025These hash browns were AMAZING! So crispy and flavorful. Thanks for the recipe!
Loraine Beatty
Dec 24, 2024Thank you for making cooking easy for me!!
Hillary Dach
May 24, 2024I added a little garlic powder and it was delicious!
Eulalia Mohrsatterfield
Jun 4, 2023These were so easy to make and tasted just like the ones from my favorite diner!
Bethel Wiza
Nov 20, 2022The trick of squeezing out the moisture is key! Super crispy!
Ramona Bins
Nov 18, 2022I used regular butter and they still turned out great, just had to watch the heat.
Wyatt Gerlachlowe
Oct 25, 2022Doubling the recipe next time - they disappeared so fast!
Candelario Spencer
Sep 1, 2022My family loved these! Will definitely make them again.
Linnie Dare
Aug 7, 2022The double rinse made a huge difference. Best hash browns I've ever made!
Ramon Simonismurray
May 31, 2022The flavor was amazing. I didn't use cayenne pepper since I don't like spicy food and the smoked paprika made it flavorful.