Perfect Hashbrown Potatoes

These Perfect Hashbrown Potatoes use fresh potatoes to create the perfect golden crispy fried breakfast potatoes that your family will love.

There are few things as simple or delicious as crispy golden hashbrown potatoes. Add a fried egg alongside these golden crispy wonders and you have a satisfying diner-style meal at home.

Making the perfect hashbrown is easy, true enough, but there are some very important factors to making them just right. One thing is the type of potato used for making them. You should use russet potatoes as they work the very best for frying up nice and crispy golden brown.

Next, the oil. The oil is likely the most important culprit in determining the outcome of the hashbrowns. You might think, well any sort of cooking oil should do to make them, and while this is technically true. You can use any sort of oil to make them, but the end result will vary greatly. I suggest using grass-fed tallow, leftover bacon lard, or any type of lard you enjoy cooking with. Coconut oil is a great alternative to lard but ultimately, lard is king.

But again, if you don’t have lard on hand, I suggest using coconut oil.

Once you have the oil, the right potatoes, and a good skillet. You are well on your way to the perfect hashbrown potatoes.

If you love these Perfect Hashbrown Potatoes be sure to also try this delicious Homemade Breakfast Casserole or Eggs Florentine Skillet. Both are delicious egg dishes to try alongside these hashbrowns.

These Perfect Hashbrown Potatoes Are:

• Perfectly, crispy fried and golden.
• Made with whole ingredients, no frozen potatoes in this one.
• Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand.
• Easy to make and delicious for anytime of day.
• An affordable breakfast option.
• These crispy potatoes are nice and filling.
• Kids love these crispy fried hashbrown potatoes.

Ingredients

Potatoes- I suggest using russet potatoes as they fry up best and have the right amount of starchiness for these hashbrown potatoes.

Oil- The oil you use matters. When making these hashbrown potatoes, I suggest using a good quality grass-fed tallow, leftover bacon grease, or coconut oil. These oils help create a delicious golden crust.

Salt and Pepper- Always needed for potatoes. I use sea salt and freshly ground cracked black pepper. But standard table salt and pepper will work just fine.

Flour- Adding some all-purpose flour will help bind the potatoes into cakes for frying.

Egg- The egg helps bind the ingredients together. I use 1 large egg for this.

What You Will Need To Make Them

2 large russet potatoes (about 3 1/2 cups shredded potatoes)

1 large egg

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

1/3 cup Grass-fed tallow for frying (or your favorite lard or oil for frying)

Tools

Cast-Iron Skillet

Box Grater

Directions

Begin by washing the potatoes and patting them dry. Use a box grater to grate the potatoes into fine pieces.

Add the salt, pepper, egg, and flour to the bowl, then mix well.

Heat a cast iron skillet with about 1/3 cup of tallow, coconut oil or bacon grease. Allow the skillet to heat properly before adding the hashbrowns. I use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to scoop the potatoes into the pan and creating individiual patties by doing so.

Allow the hashbrowns to cook over medium heat for several minutes or until the edges of the potatoes are golden. Then, when ready flip them over and allow them to finish cooking until golden brown.

Remove from skillet and place them on a platter lined with a paper towel to absord any excess grease. Serve while warm and crisp.

Cooking Notes

• I suggest using a cast-iron skillet as it will ensure even heating and helps create a perfect golden crust to these hashbrowns.
• The cooking oil matters. Use grass-fed beef tallow, leftover bacon grease, or coconut oil in place of butter or vegetable oil.
• Be sure to cook the hashbrowns for several minutes on each side before flipping. I cook them over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet for about 3 -4 minutes before flipping. Check the edges of the potatoes if you are unsure. They should be golden before flipping.

What to Serve Hashbrowns With

• These perfect hashbrown potatoes are delicious with a fried egg on the side or even a few scrambled eggs if the yolk is not your thing.
• Try them in place of any potato side dish.
• Slather them with grilled onions, cheese and gravy for a diner-style hashbrown
• Great on the side of an omelet, frittata.

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