{"id":2484,"date":"2026-03-13T13:46:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cupcakerecipe.net\/?p=2484"},"modified":"2026-03-13T13:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:46:06","slug":"by-kim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cupcakerecipe.net\/?p=2484","title":{"rendered":"By: Kim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These are totally addictive. I made a bunch and froze them, and they have been a lifesaver for breakfast and lunch. They&#8217;re extra good with a fried egg, but I even used them for make-shift avo toast when I ran out of bread. Thanks for sharing!<\/p>\n<p> version ai :<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47401\" src=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties.jpg\" alt=\"Hash brown patties on a plate\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties.jpg 750w, https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many things I love in this world that I make at home not because the store-bought version isn\u2019t perfectly fine but because a homemade one is just\u2026 better. Much better, maybe. This is not about those things. These hash brown patties are the rare thing that I make at home because even in the age of increasingly good frozen foods, it\u2019s basically impossible to buy them in a format that satisfies me. The frozen ones are either too thick, too small, or too uniform. Too bland, too soft, not crisping up where they should. It\u2019s not that they\u2019re awful, it\u2019s just that if you\u2019re going to have a hash brown patty, you should really have *the* hash brown patty \u2014 the best, the most glorious, the most crisp, the most deeply flavored, the most wonderful version there is. You know, the one you can\u2019t stop eating. <\/p>\n<p>And these are it. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47402\" src=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-2.jpg\" alt=\"A large pile of shredded potatoes for hash browns\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-2-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re not even difficult. You shred a pile of potatoes \u2014 Yukon Golds are my favorite for this because they get creamier inside and crispier outside than russets, and you don\u2019t even have to peel them \u2014 squeeze every last drop of moisture out of them (this is key), bind them with a little flour and egg, and fry them until deeply, gloriously golden. They require a lot of surface area for frying so I like to do them in two skillets, or in batches if I have more time. And by \u201ca lot of surface area\u201d I mean I love these big, relatively flat patties, the kind where you get a large, crisp bite with every forkful. The kind that you can pile with a fried egg, a dab of hot sauce, a spoonful of sour cream, or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2023\/01\/hash-brown-cheddar-waffles\/\">leftover waffle egg<\/a> (that\u2019s not a thing, but it should be).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47403\" src=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hash brown patties with egg and hot sauce on a plate\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-3-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But they\u2019re also just perfect on their own, especially if you get the seasoning right. I am a big believer in a lot of black pepper in my hash browns, a generous dose of salt, and maybe some cayenne if you like a little kick. I hope you make them soon.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Hash Brown Patties<\/h2>\n<p>I find Yukon Gold potatoes to be the best for hash browns; their texture is creamy but they get wonderfully crisp. Russets work too, as does pretty much any firm potato. Do not skip the step of squeezing moisture from your shredded potatoes; it\u2019s key to getting them very crisp and brown. I love a generous dose of black pepper with these, and often a little cayenne, too.<\/p>\n<h3>Yield: Makes 8 to 10 patties<br \/>\nTime: 45 minutes<\/h3>\n<h3>Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg, lightly beaten<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<li>Pinch or two of cayenne pepper (optional)<\/li>\n<li>2 to 4 tablespoons neutral oil, for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Directions:<\/h3>\n<p>Shred potatoes with the large holes of a box grater or with a shredding disk on a food processor. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel (or several layers of paper towels) and gather the corners of the towel to make a bundle. Twist and wring out as much moisture as you can from the potatoes. You might be surprised at how much comes out. Discard the liquid.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer dry shredded potatoes to a large bowl. Add salt, egg, flour, pepper, and cayenne (if using) and toss to combine well. <\/p>\n<p>Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large (10-inch or more) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Form potato mixture into 8 to 10 patties, about 3 to 4 inches in diameter and 1\/2-inch thick. You want them relatively flat for maximum crispness. <\/p>\n<p>Fry patties in a single layer without overcrowding, adding more oil as needed, until deeply golden and crisp underneath, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip and cook on the second side until deeply golden and crisp, another 5 to 8 minutes. <\/p>\n<p>Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with any remaining patties. Serve hot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47404\" src=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-4.jpg\" alt=\"Hash brown patties on a plate\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-4.jpg 750w, https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hash-brown-patties-4-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are totally addictive. I made a bunch and froze them, and they have been a lifesaver for breakfast and lunch. They&#8217;re extra good with a fried egg, but I even used them for make-shift avo toast when I ran out of bread. 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