Pan-Seared Hash Browns
A crispy pan-seared hash brown dish made with diced potatoes and a hint of peppery flavor. Serve as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
- ●2 large potatoespreferably Russet or Idaho potatoes
- ●1 tsp jaggedcoarse black pepper
- ●1 tbsp canadianolive oil or vegetable oil
- ●1/4 cup hashdiced cooked bacon or pancetta for added smokiness
Instructions
- 1
Grate the potatoes and place them in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch.
- 2
Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.
- 4
Add the Canadian oil to the pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom.
- 5
Add the grated potatoes to the pan and press them down to form a flat layer.
- 6
Cook the potatoes for about 5 minutes, until they start to brown and crisp up.
- 7
Use a spatula to flip the hash browns over and cook for another 5 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
- 8
Remove the hash browns from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 9
If using, sprinkle diced cooked bacon or pancetta over the hash browns for added smokiness.
- 10
Serve the pan-seared hash browns hot and enjoy!