Country Hash Browns Recipes

EMILY'S FAMOUS HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. Place shreds in a bowl, and mix in the onion, flour and egg until evenly distributed.
• Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2 inch thick layer. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. It should take at least 5 minutes per side. If you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
• Remove from pan, and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

HASH BROWN AND COUNTRY GRAVY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the sausage gravy according to package directions. Take off the heat to cool. (Be sure the mix makes 2 Cups of gravy)
• 2. Heat oil in large skillet; brown potatoes, stirring frequently to get a nice golden brown.
• 3. Brown the sausage well and break up into small pieces; drain well.
• 4. In 9X13" pan place potatoes; sprinkle the sausage over the potatoes;
• 5. Stir beaten eggs into the gravy; pour evenly over the sausage.
• 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the center of casserole is hot. Sprinkle the cheese over the casserole and return to oven about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

CLASSIC HASH BROWNS

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.

COUNTRY HASHED BROWNS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan. Add the potatoes, onions, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally with a flat spatula, until the potatoes are evenly browned and cooked through. (Allow the potatoes to cook for 5 minutes before turning.) Turn off the heat and add the parsley, scallions and ham. Reheat on top of the stove or over a hot charcoal grill.
• Cook's Note: Use any leftover potatoes in Potato Basil Frittata (see recipe) for lunch.
• You can peel and dice the potatoes early and keep them in the refrigerator in a bowl of cold water. Drain them and dry them well with paper towels before frying.

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• In a 9x13" baking pan, make single layers of potatoes, onions, 6 tablespoons butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and soup.
• Sprinkle top with cornflakes.
• Drizzle 4 tablespoons butter over top.
• Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until bubbly and piping hot.