4cupschopped potatoes - baby potatoes, yellow potatoes, russet potatoes etc.
1cupchopped yellow onion
½tspsalt
¼tspground black pepper
¼tsppaprika
chopped green onion - for garnish
Instructions
Wash and scrub the potatoes. Slice them into quarters. Add potatoes to a large pot and fill with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil then reduce to let simmer until potatoes are al dente (tender when poked with a fork, but not too soft).
Drain potatoes and let them cool enough to handle (about 15-20 minutes). Chop into smaller bite-size pieces.
Heat butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion turns translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
Add in the cooked potatoes. Saute until they turn golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Lower heat and season with paprika, salt and pepper.
Add chopped green onion for garnish. Serve warm as-is or with your favorite sauce (ketchup, salsa, hot sauce, etc).
Recipe Notes:
Leftoverhash browns can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheated in the microwave, in the oven, or on the stove.
Boil the potatoes al dente. Potatoes should still be firm, but slightly soft when poked with a fork. If potatoes are too soft, they will break apart easily while cooking in frying pan.
Cook potatoes over medium-high heat. The oil and pan need to be hot so that the potatoes get that extra crispiness on the edges!
Try using a cast iron skillet. The cast iron helps to caramelize and produce that perfect crispy coating on the potato edges.
Stir gently. Potatoes can break apart while cooking in the pan.
Add the crunchy bits and oil from the bottom of the skillet. They’re delicious and full of flavor!