CLASSIC HASH BROWNS

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These classic diner-style hash browns are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Hash Brown Potato Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes, peeled
3 tablespoons clarified butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 13.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g