FAMILY FAVORITE HASHBROWNS

Family Favorite Hashbrowns image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

about 2 c shredded or julienned peeled and washed potatoes (about 3)
about 3 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp grated onion
1 1/4 tsp salt
cracked black pepper to taste ( i do about 3 grinds )
1/2 tsp garlic powder - optional
3 eggs, blended
sprinkle of rosemary - optional
sour cream for serving - optional
oil for frying & i add some bacon grease for added flavor

Steps:

1. First off I use a well seasoned iron skillet for these, they slide right out of the pan. Any good nonstick pan should work. Peel, wash and grate or julienne your potatoes and place in VERY cold water, let set for about 5 minutes, while you get the rest of the ingredients ready.
2. Get your pan preheated well, about 5 minutes before you have the potatoes mixed...want it good and hot, but not smoking. Drain potatoes well on paper towels. Place in medium bowl and add remaining ingredients. Toss to thoroughly combine. Note: You can make one large patty the way I did, if you julienne or make patties if grated or shredded.
3. When grease is hot, place patties into pan. ( I sprinkle mine with some Rosemary and red pepper flakes now.) Fry on one side until good and brown, then flip to other side and continue until golden. I cut mine into 4 large portions, equally to make it easier to flip. I tried to flip the whole thing, sometimes it works and sometimes it don't :)
4. Once potatoes are good and golden, check and make sure the insides are thoroughly cooked. I plate and if needed, season with some kosher salt and add a dollop of sour cream. Delish!