Boos, I love me some greasy spoon hash browns. That’s why I created a recipe that’s even better. I get them soft and tender on the inside with those crispy golden edges on the outside. I salt them up super good too. Serve em up with scrambled eggs, fluffy pancakes and candied bacon, and get your whole breakfast life.
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How to Make Hash Browns
Step 1: Use a CHEESE GRATER to shred the potatoes!
Step 2: Lay the shredded potatoes on a paper towel and then squeeze to remove as much water as possible.
PRO TIP: Use the larger holes so you can get large enough potato shreds to have substantial flavor and taste.
PRO TIP: Potatoes contain a lot of moisture, so to get super crispy hash browns, you must dry them out before cooking.
Step 3: Add the butter and oil to a skillet and heat on the stove over medium heat.
Step 4: Add salt and pepper to the potatoes while cooking to give that perfect diner hash brown recipe flavor! Cook on one side until a golden brown crust forms and then flip it over and cook on the other side.
Hash Browns Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2-3 russet potatoes
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Using a cheese grater, grate all potatoes until completely shredded. Use the large holes of the grater to get nice sized shreds.
- Place potato shreds on paper towels and remove all excess liquid from them until dry.
- Heat butter and oil over medium high heat in a large skillet (add more butter and oil if the entire surface of the skillet is not covered).
- Once butter/oil mixture is hot, add potato shreds to pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Once a golden brown crust develops on the bottom of the potatoes, flip them on the other side.
- Once golden brown on both sides, season to taste and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- You must dry the shredded potatoes to get rid of as much liquid as possible.
- Don’t skimp on the salt and pepper! Potatoes soak up a lot of salt so don’t be stingy with it.
- Cook the potatoes in the skillet without moving so that it forms that nice crisp crust on the outside.
Serving Suggestions
- This Southern grits recipe is perfect or you might enjoy these savory cheese grits.
- Enjoy them along with some chicken and waffles , amazing candied bacon that has a sweet yet savory vibe or with a plate of crispy, fluffy buttermilk waffles on their own!
- Ever tried johnny cakes or hoe cakes? These are the ones to try for your upcoming brunch!
- Perfect pancakes are my jam! These lemon ricotta pancakes, and easy blueberry pancakes recipe.
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Recipe Help
Use both. The butter gives flavor while the oil makes sure that the potatoes won’t burn.
The secret to crispy hash browns, like Ihop and other diners, is to make sure to dry the potatoes as much as possible. Lay them out on a paper towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. Keep doing it until they are super super dry.
More Potato Recipes
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Smashed Potatoes
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- How to Bake a Potato
- Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
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This post was originally published April 2016. It has been updated with new content and images.
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Oooh this is just so timely! I had some delicious hash browns recently that’s got me thinking about making some at home – this recipe looks like a perfect place to start. Yum, looks delicious!
Great recipe. I love hash browns. Also, I just bought your book and can’t wait to start baking. Thanks for the great recipes and especially the memories and pictures.
Thank you so so much!
I haven’t had a good side of hashed browns in ages, and these look perfect!
I love how simple these are! Breakfast is my fave!
Thank you doll!
Love how straightforward this is! Hash browns are a definite draw at the diner and we do love to hit the diner for a big breakfast! Now I can make hash brown at home and get them just right like this… thank you!
Absolutely!
Hash browns are my favorite kind of potato, for sure! And I love how crispy you got yours 🙂
Thanks doll! I love a crispy hash brown!
Thanks for the recipe! I am not a huge hash brown fan, but my daughter LOVES them; these will be a hit in my house. They almost look like Waffle House hash browns. Thanks for sharing!
YES they are a huge hit in my house as well!
I always struggle to get by hash browns crispy. Yours look perfect and I can’t wait to try them!
YES! These are totally crispy.
The secret is to get the spuds as dry as possible. I use a potato ricer to press out the juices.
Indeed!!!
i find my salad dryer (lettuce) works best for drying the potatoes.
Great idea!
My 5 year old is currently obsessed with potatoes and hash browns in particular. I’ll have to make this for her soon!
YES! You totally must make them!