Best Hash Browns

Ingredients

• One Potato, washed and shredded.

• 3 tbsp oil

• 1/4 cup finely diced onion

• Preparation

• Spray Plate with non-stick spray

Preparation

Shred potato onto dinner plate (not paper), spread out so that is divided into four somewhat evenly thick, equal patties or pie sliced shapes, top with onion. 

Place folded paper towels on top and squeeze out excess moisture

Cover plate with paper towel and microwave 3 minutes on high.

While microwaving, add oil to a large cast iron skillet over med-hi heat.

Loosen potatoes and onions from plate and carefully slide into hot oil, watch for splatters.

Cook 4-5 minutes, until golden brown on one side. 

Loosen hash browns from skillet. 

Reduce heat to med low

Flip hash browns, brown another 4-5 minutes. 

Many thanks to Kenji Lopez of Food Labs for this great recipe. 

Urban Cowgill 2016 (updated 2024)