Name: Classic Hash Browns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes, peeled; 3 tablespoons clarified butter; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 pinch paprika, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

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This easy homemade hash brown recipe produces the crispiest results with just a few simple ingredients.

How to Make Hash Browns

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Hash Brown Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this homemade hash brown recipe:

· Potatoes: A starchy potato, such as the russet potato, is perfect for crispy hash browns.
· Butter: You'll need three tablespoons of clarified butter — here's how to make it at home.
· Seasonings: These flavorful hash browns are seasoned with cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper.

How to Make Homemade Hash Browns

Here's a very brief overview of what you can expect when you make hash browns at home:

1. Shred the potatoes into cold water, stir, drain, and dry well.
2. Cook potatoes in butter, season, and continue cooking until a crust forms on the bottom.
3. Flip and/or stir until the potatoes are browned and crusty all over.

What to Serve With Hash Browns

These crispy hash browns are great for breakfast, lunch, or breakfast for dinner. You can pair these delicious hash browns with homemade breakfast sausage for a comforting breakfast any day of the week, or check out these recipe collections for other serving inspiration:

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How to Store and Freeze Hash Browns

These hash browns taste the best when they're served fresh. If you have leftovers, though, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To keep them crispy, reheat them in the oven instead of the microwave.

It's best to freeze the shredded potatoes before cooking. Simply shred the potatoes and flash freeze them on a baking sheet, then cook the potatoes from frozen when you're ready to eat the hash browns.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Great method for cooking hash browns," according to Allrecipes Allstar Baking Nana. "I grated the potatoes into my salad spinner full of cold water — used that to triple rinse the potatoes and then drained them and spun the water out."

"Delicious," says LAVERNEUSN. "Quick and easy once you have the potatoes shredded. Just let them cook while you are fixing the rest of your meal."

"These were awesome," raves Elizabeth McCarthy. "I added a thinly sliced red onion just because. Simple and easy, definitely making it again."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes, peeled
3 tablespoons clarified butter
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch paprika, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Shred potatoes into a large bowl filled with cold water. Stir until water is cloudy; drain and cover potatoes again with fresh cold water. Stir again to dissolve excess starch. Drain potatoes well, pat dry with paper towels, and squeeze out any excess moisture.
Heat clarified butter in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle shredded potatoes into hot butter in an even layer; season with cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook potatoes until a brown crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip or stir and continue to cook until potatoes are browned and crusty all over, about 5 more minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334	Calories
19g	Fat
38g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 12g	60%
Cholesterol 49mg	16%
Sodium 13mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 42mg	212%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 911mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.