Easy crispy hash browns

[rexster314]

Those dried hash browns are the greatest thing. They won't go bad and in the time it takes to make real ones, the dried ones can be reconstituted

[bbqchef]

CB posted that idea a few weeks ago... I haven't tried it yet.

I tried to do it with CBH... didn't work; the hash was too moist!

[pz]

What works for me is to get the potatoes as dry and starch free as possible from the start.

• It using fresh potatoes, I wash the shredded potatoes to free them of residual starch, then dry them in paper towels - that allows them to brown nicely without burning
• If using the Costco dried potatoes, then it is even simpler - rehydrate until soft, then dry in a colander, or on paper towels

Costco sells them in a 8 pack for about 6 bucks. You just open the top, fill with hot water, close the top, let sit for 10 minutes.

Interesting regional difference - the packaging I have available are large - 2.34 pounds, so I just pour what I need - typically will get a dozen or more servings for two

[Pappymn]

What works for me is to get the potatoes as dry and starch free as possible from the start.

• It using fresh potatoes, I wash the shredded potatoes to free them of residual starch, then dry them in paper towels - that allows them to brown nicely without burning
• If using the Costco dried potatoes, then it is even simpler - rehydrate until soft, then dry in a colander, or on paper towels

Costco sells them in a 8 pack for about 6 bucks. You just open the top, fill with hot water, close the top, let sit for 10 minutes.

Interesting regional difference - the packaging I have available are large - 2.34 pounds, so I just pour what I need - typically will get a dozen or more servings for two

That is funny. Mine are like milk cartons from school. 4.2 ounces

[Keymaster]

Haven't tried the dried hash browns before.  I will look for them.  They would certainly be easier to store.

Art

I you ever had hash browns  at Denny's then you have had dehydrated hash browns I used to be a grill flipper there

[pz]

mmm that looks good. I am planning some hash browns for the girls as the weather cools. They are done on the waffle maker. I'll post when I do them.

But, this looks like a perfect breakfast!

I used your method, David - turned out great!

 

[drholly]

mmm that looks good. I am planning some hash browns for the girls as the weather cools. They are done on the waffle maker. I'll post when I do them.

But, this looks like a perfect breakfast!

I used your method, David - turned out great!

 

Those are perfect pz! We did some this weekend along with pancake coated bacon - no pics - trying to get to softball tournament. Will do pictures next time. Yours look just right - delicious - maybe we'll stop by on the way to our next softball tournament!  Thanks!

[squirtthecat]

Y'all are making me hungry for breakfast eats!!!!!     

[Keymaster]

I'll be trying that waffle iron hash brown trick soon , cool thanks guys!!!

[pz]

Indeed!  David's method is really simple and makes perfect hash browns in a fraction of the time - browns both sides at the same time so it is a big time saver.  Plus the potatoes are really crisp, with almost no added oil - used Pam, so the low fat content pleased my ever vigilant sweetheart, who does not allow me to have too much fat.