Easy Fresh Hashbrowns are so much better than the bagged frozen variety!

Easy Fresh Hash Browns

Name: Easy Fresh Hashbrowns
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2-3 medium red potatoes, washed and patted dry; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons oil, divided

I LOVE a good convenience product now and then. I try and make as much as I can from scratch, but sometimes all my brain can muster is opening a can of beef ravioli or tossing together some mac and cheese.

We aren’t above the occasional drive-thru run, frozen pizza, or corn dogs and tater tots dinner either. Some “convenience” products aren’t actually that at all though, and making them yourself is JUST as easy and tastes leaps and bounds better than the “quick” and “easy” counterparts. These hash browns are one of those things.

It helps a lot if you have a shredder to do the hard work for you on these. I guess they wouldn’t be nearly as easy if you had to shred your own potatoes by hand, but it would definitely be your workout for the day.

So…shred your potatoes whichever way you can.

Now, toss them in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes. I’ve started pre-cooking almost all of my fresh potatoes in the microwave. It softens them up just enough to allow the middle to be done at the same time as the outsides when you are pan frying or baking them. A lot of methods I’ve seen require you to parboil the potatoes, but I find that microwaving them briefly after they are cut, sliced, or shredded into the final shape works much, much better.

Fry them in a few teaspoons of oil, and brown on both sides. Season to taste, and enjoy!

My favorite way is with a few fresh eggs, over easy.

Best.Breakfast.Ever.

You should check out these other awesome breakfast recipes on the site too

Breakfast Casserole with Ham
Breakfast Crescent Ring with Sausage and Egg
Bacon Spinach Breakfast Sandwich
Country Kitchen Breakfast Skillet
Apple Pie Spiced Waffles

Yield: 4 servings

Easy Fresh Hashbrowns

Fresh potatoes can be made into crunchy restaurant-style hashbrowns in no time at all. So much better than the frozen bagged variety!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

2-3 medium red potatoes, washed and patted dry
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons oil, divided

Instructions

Shred potatoes and microwave on high for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes.
Preheat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium to medium-high heat. Place potatoes into pan, season, and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until browned. Flip potatoes and brown other side.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 178Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!

Nicole Johnson

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Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.