Hash brown
Hash browns are a breakfast classic that can be traced back to early 19th-century America. The dish is said to have been created by German immigrants who settled in the Appalachian Mountains and made use of leftover potatoes to create a filling and satisfying meal. The dish eventually made its way down the East Coast and became a breakfast staple in diners and restaurants across the country.
While the exact origins of hash browns are unknown, the dish has been a breakfast favorite for centuries. Hash browns can be made with either shredded or diced potatoes, and are typically fried in butter or oil until golden brown and crispy. They can be served plain or topped with cheese, onions, or other vegetables.
Whether you enjoy them as part of a hearty breakfast or as a late-night snack, hash browns are a delicious and versatile dish with a long and storied history.
Advice
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My advice for making delicious hash browns is to start with the best ingredients. Use a good-quality starchy potato, such as a russet or Yukon Gold, and shred it using the large holes of a box grater. Make sure to season the potatoes with salt and pepper before cooking. To get nice crisp edges and a golden brown color, cook the potatoes in a nonstick skillet with a little butter or oil over medium-high heat. Make sure to press the potatoes down with a spatula and form them into a single layer. Don't disturb them too much while cooking, so they can get nice and crispy. Finally, top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Recipes
Perfect Hash Browns
- pepper
- hot sauce
- salt
- onion
- russet potato
- butter
- bacon
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
- salt
- sweet potato
- cornstarch
- butter
Skillet Hash Browns
- salt
- salt
- black pepper
- green onion
- russet potato
- vegetable oil
Baked Potato Hash Browns
- salt
- olive oil
- bacon lardoon
- egg white
- shallot
- russet potato
- parsley
- thyme
- green onion
Henrietta’s Hash Browns
- black pepper
- salt
- yukon gold potato
- butter
BA's Best Hash Browns
- salt
- butter
- cayenne pepper
- black pepper
- russet potato
Cheese Fondue Hash Browns
- salt
- green onion
- brie cheese
- white wine
- paprika
- butter
- vegetable oil
- idaho potato
Cheesy Hash Browns
- chive
- salt
- canola oil
- spanish onion
- white irish cheddar cheese
- yukon gold potato
- butter
- paprika
Crispy Cheesy Sausage Hash Browns
- potato
- egg
- scallions shallot
- all purpose flour
- oil
- cheddar cheese
- sausage
- pepper
Chorizo-Potato Hash Browns with Black Beans and Salsa Verde
- ancho chile
- green onion
- salt
- salt
- black bean
- canola oil
- yukon gold potato
- monterey jack cheese
- chorizo
- cilantro
- cilantro
- cotija cheese
- coriander
- cumin
- butter
- olive oil
- lime
- onion
- egg
- tomatillo
- honey
Chocolate Peanut Butter Covered "Hash Browns"
- brown sugar
- chocolate chip
- corn syrup
- vanilla
- peanut butter
- butter
- oatmeal
Chorizo Hash Browns
- salt
- oil
- all purpose flour
- onion
- egg
- russet potato
- beef chorizo
Air Fryer Hash Browns
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- onion powder
- bread crumb
- salt
- vegetable oil
- russet potato
Crispy Hash Browns
- russet potato
- oil
- black pepper
- salt
Waffle Iron Hash Browns Recipe
- salt
- butter
- russet potato
- black pepper
Cheese and Bacon Muffin Tin Hash Browns
- cheese
- parsley
- starchy potato
- olive oil
- bacon rasher
- salt
- pepper
Hash Browns
- potato
- butter
- pepper
- salt
Giant Hash Brown
- salt
- potato
- olive oil
- black pepper
Cheesy Bacon, Eggs and Hash Browns in a Mug
- salt
- milk
- hash brown
- egg
- american cheese
- bacon
Crispy Shredded Hash Browns Recipe
- salt
- russet potato
- canola oil
Crispy Hash Browns
- salt
- russet potato
- vegetable
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
- black pepper
- salt
- sweet potato
- olive oil
Swiss Hash Browns (Rösti)
- salt
- canola oil
- lard
- russet potato
Tornado Hash Brown
- salt
- sour cream
- green onion
- canola oil
- potato
- pepper
Delicious Crispy Hash Browns
- russet potato
- salt
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
- salt
- all purpose flour
- egg
- sweet potato
- avocado oil
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
- pepper
- salt
- rosemary
- onion
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- butter
- sweet potato
- garlic
- poblano pepper
Air-Fryer Hash Browns
- onion
- hash brown potato
- bell pepper
- sweet red pepper
- pepper
- salt
- olive oil
- parsley
- hot pepper sauce
- garlic
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Lower Ratings
- butter
Staple Ingredients
- salt 71%
Usual Ingredients
- butter 36%
- russet potato 36%
- black pepper 29%
- olive oil 21%