Classic Hash Browns
Medium French Side Dish

Classic Hash Browns

Total Time
1h 15m
18m prep · 57m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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This hash browns recipe fries shredded potato in clarified butter for diner-style hash browns that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Ingredients

  • 2 russets 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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Enjoy!

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