Potatoes

Shredded hash browns are tricky to make.  Try these easy potato hash brown recipes.                                  

Quick Shredded Hash Browns

2 potatoes, unpeeled and shredded
4 cups water
1 tbsp butter or margarine
salt and pepper

Pat shredded potatoes with paper towel to remove liquid.

Bring water to a boil in saucepan on stove. Reduce to medium heat and add potatoes. Cook 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Press again with paper towels to remove liquid.

Melt butter in pan on stove. Add shredded potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Toss while cooking. Season.

Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes

2 large potatoes
2 tbsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
Salt and pepper

Wash potatoes. Without peeling, grate with the shred-size. Place oil and butter in a large skillet, and heat to medium-high. Add potatoes and press them with a spatula to spread them evenly in pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper over top. Fry potatoes until the bottom is crispy and brown, about 5 minutes. Flip the potatoes, and fry for 5 more minutes, until crispy and browned on opposite side.

Shredded Hash Browns with Bacon

2 large potatoes, grated
4 slices thick bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp. reserved bacon grease
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper

Cook bacon. Remove from pan and crumble after cooling. Meanwhile, saute the onion and garlic in reserved bacon grease until onions are soft. Add the potatoes, and cook until tender. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, salt and pepper.