Crispy Hash Browns from Potatoes 🥔 | Better than McDonald’s!

If you love crispy, golden hash browns, then this recipe is for you! These Crispy Hash Browns are better than McDonald’s, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. Pair them with three delicious homemade sauces, and you’ll have a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients:

  • 3 potatoes (800 grams / 28 oz), peeled and grated
  • 1 onion, finely chopped or grated
  • 4 tablespoons of starch (cornstarch or potato starch)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for frying

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes

  • Grate the potatoes using a coarse grater. Once grated, place the potatoes in a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
  • Grate or finely chop the onion and mix it with the grated potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Add the starch, salt, and black pepper to the potato mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 2: Shape the Hash Browns

  • Take a handful of the potato mixture and press it together firmly to form a flat, oval or round hash brown patty. Repeat this process until all the mixture is used up.

Step 3: Fry the Hash Browns

  • Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, carefully place the hash brown patties in the pan. Cook them for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, or until they achieve a crispy, golden-brown finish.
  • Remove the hash browns from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

3 Delicious Sauces for Hash Browns 🥣🥣🥣

1. Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch of dried herbs (optional: parsley, dill, or chives)

Instructions:

  • In a small bowl, thoroughly blend all the ingredients until evenly mixed.

2. Spicy Ketchup Dip

  • 3 tablespoons of ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon of hot sauce (modify according to your spice tolerance)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika

Instructions:

  • Stir together the ketchup, hot sauce, and paprika for a simple but flavorful dip.

3. Creamy Mustard Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  • Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.

Conclusion:

These Crispy Hash Browns are the perfect way to start your day, or enjoy as a snack or side dish. The golden exterior and soft, flavorful interior make them even better than the ones from fast-food restaurants. Paired with three easy-to-make sauces—Garlic Yogurt Sauce, Spicy Ketchup Dip, and Creamy Mustard Sauce—you’ll have a meal that will leave everyone craving more. Give this recipe a try and enjoy homemade hash browns like never before!

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