Basic Hashbrowns Food

EMILY'S FAMOUS HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. Place shreds in a bowl, and mix in the onion, flour and egg until evenly distributed.
• Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2 inch thick layer. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. It should take at least 5 minutes per side. If you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
• Remove from pan, and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

CLASSIC HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• 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 non-stick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle shredded potatoes into the hot butter and season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
• Cook potatoes until a brown crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir until potatoes are browned all over, about 5 more minutes.

HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 mins then drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Coarsely grate the potatoes into a bowl discarding any skin that comes off in your hand as you grate. Season well with salt and pepper and pour over half the butter. Mix well then divide the mix into 8 and shape into patties or squares. The hash browns can be prepared a day ahead and chilled until ready to cook or frozen for up to a month.
• To cook, heat the oil and the remaining butter in a frying pan until sizzling and gently fry the hash browns, in batches if needed, for 4-5 mins on each side until crisp and golden. Serve straight away or leave in a low oven to keep warm.

HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and place them in a large saucepan. Add enough water to to cover, along with ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are just slightly tender, about 6-7 minutes. Drain off the water and let the potatoes rest until cool enough to handle.
• Shred the potatoes using the shredder attachment of a food processor or the large holes of a box grater. Place shredded potatoes in a dish towel or colander and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Season potatoes with remaining salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Add olive oil to a heavy-bottomed 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot and the oil is shimmering, add the potatoes, spreading them out so they form an even layer filling the pan. Cook until the bottom of the potatoes are crisp and deep golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Place a plate over the skillet and carefully invert it so that the potato cake rests on the plate, crispy side up. Return the skillet to the stove and slide the potato cake back in with the crispy side facing up. Continue cooking until the bottom potatoes are crispy and golden, about 8-10 minutes more.
• To serve, transfer the hash browns to a platter and slice into wedges. RELATED: 10 Quick and Easy Breakfast Dishes

HASH BROWN POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the whole potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until half-cooked and almost tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let sit until cool enough to handle. Slip the skins from the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
• Heat the oil and melt the butter in a skillet over high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 20 seconds. Add the potatoes, Essence, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook without stirring, but shaking the pan occasionally to keep from burning, until the potatoes begin to color and crisp on the underside, about 4 minutes. Turn the potatoes with a spatula being careful not to mash, and continue cooking until uniformly golden.
• Remove from the pan and serve hot.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

BASIC HASHBROWNS

Steps:

• Peel and shred potatoes and place in bowl.
• Rinse with cold water to remove some of the starch and drain.
• Place half the butter in a double sided, ceramic skillet and heat.
• As the butter begins to simmer, add the shredded potatoes. There is no need to precook nor to wring dry first.
• Fry for 4 minutes on medium heat, or until golden brown on the bottom.
• Open the skillet and place the remaining butter on top, close, and flip to fry the reverse side.
• Fry reverse side for 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a one cup measure in microwave. Heat non stick skillet over medium high heat. Shred potatoes on hand held grater. Squeeze out liquid from potatoes. Add some butter to skillet and add shredded potatoes and press down with spatula. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle potatoes with more butter. Cook until golden brown and then flip. Finish cooking in hot oven for 15 minutes.

CHEESY HASHBROWNS

Steps:

• Mix together sour cream & soup. Add salt, pepper, onion, cheese, & margarine. Add hash browns, making sure they are broken up. Put in a greased 9 x 13 pan (I use a glass pan). If you wish, mix 2 cups crushed corn flakes and 1/4 Celsius melted margarine and put on top of potatoes. Bake 1 hour in 350 oven.

FAST AND EASY CANNED POTATO HASHBROWNS

Steps:

• Heat butter in saute pan on medium to medium-high heat.
• Drain potatoes and add to pan. Salt and pepper them to your liking. Cook until heated (about 3 minutes).
• Canned potatoes are already cooked, so you really are just heating them up. They don't like to brown easily - but it can be done with some patience -- just cook them a little longer and add a little more butter. ;-).
• Sometimes we add 2-3 beaten eggs on top and let it cook until set. The worlds easiest potato omelet! Or add in some onions and bacon -- yum!

HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-9-inch casserole dish with the butter and set aside.
• Add the hash browns, 7 ounces (about 3 1/2 cups) of the Cheddar, the sour cream, onion, egg, paprika, cayenne and 1/4 cup of the chopped chives to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared casserole dish and top with the remaining 1 ounce (1/2 cup) Cheddar.
• Bake for 45 minutes until the casserole is heated through, browned on top and the sides become crispy. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into slices and dollop with more sour cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons chives.