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A quintessential American breakfast staple.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 large Russet potatoes, peeled","name":"Russet Potato","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled","notes":"Russet or other starchy variety","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 small yellow onion, finely grated","name":"Yellow Onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely grated","notes":"yellow or white","group":"Main","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/4 teaspoon black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"freshly ground preferred","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tablespoons vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Cooking Fat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tablespoon unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":14,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"unsalted","notes":"adds flavor and browning","group":"Cooking Fat","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Shred the peeled potatoes using the large holes of a box grater into a large bowl filled with cold water. Swirl them around to release excess starch, then drain.","group":"Preparation","title":"Shred the peeled potatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze very tightly to remove as much liquid as possible. This is the most important step for crispiness.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the shredded potatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a dry bowl, toss the dried shredded potatoes with the grated onion, salt, and black pepper until well combined.","group":"Preparation","title":"Toss the dried shredded potatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat. Once the butter is foaming, add the potato mixture.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the vegetable oil and butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Spread the potatoes into an even layer, pressing down lightly with a spatula. Cook undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until the bottom is deeply golden brown and crispy.","group":"Cooking","title":"Spread the potatoes","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Carefully flip the hash browns in sections. Cook the other side for another 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and golden. Serve immediately.","group":"Cooking","title":"Carefully flip the hash browns","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"The secret to extra crispy hash browns is removing as much moisture as possible from the shredded potatoes. Using a starchy potato like a Russet is essential for the best texture.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Diner-style"]},"course":["side"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["box grater","kitchen towel","cast iron skillet","spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 1/2 cup per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Potatoes can be shredded and kept in cold water for up to 2 hours. Squeeze dry just before cooking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. To maintain crispiness, reheat in a hot skillet or air fryer.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pan with a drop of oil to restore crunch."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fhash_browns_744d448465%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=91a58da5-d944-489a-ae21-2afe20a6ed47","imageAlt":"Classic Hash Browns — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["potatoes","crispy","classic","breakfast-sides","vegetarian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Hash Browns","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T18:57:13.464Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T18:57:13.464Z","related":[{"id":"onion_rings_b6689e2aaf","slug":"classic-american-onion-rings","title":"Classic American Onion Rings","description":"Crispy, golden-brown onion rings featuring a light batter and a crunchy Panko coating. 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