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Hash Brown Patties

Posted November 26, 2020 by Chris Last Updated November 26, 2020

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These homemade hash brown patties are super crispy and insanely delicious. The perfect accompaniment to any breakfast style sandwich!

Maybe it’s because I’m from the UK, but when I think of hash browns I instantly think of patties. In fact come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever had hash browns that fill the pan! Probably because I’ve spent the last 10 years eating McDonald’s hash browns ๐Ÿ˜‚ Speaking of McDonald’s these hash browns are VERY similar (just tastier ๐Ÿคช). Follow me…

over head shot of hash browns surrounded by avocado, bacon and ketchup

How to prepare Hash Browns

Admittedly there are a few steps to making hash browns, but the results are really worth it. There’s something so satisfying about making your own hash browns. The two main things you want to address when prepping the potato:

Remove the starch

We’re looking for the hash browns to be fluffy on the outside and crispy on the outside. In order to get a fluffy inside we want to remove as much starch as possible. Starch is what turns the potato gloopy when it’s cooked. To do this you’ll want to soak grated potato in cold water. As you swish the shredded potato around with your hand you’ll see the water turn cloudy, which is what we want. This is the starch leaving the potato.

Remove the moisture

The next thing you want to do is remove as much water as possible from the potato. This will ensure the hash browns turn nice and crispy. To do this simply drain the starchy water away then squeeze the shredded potato in a cloth. It should end up with similar texture to shredded coconut.

Process shots: add grated potato to bowl (photo 1), add water (photo 2), add cloth over bowl (photo 3), add drained potato and grated shallot (photo 4), twist into ball (photo 5), squeeze out moisture (photo 6).

6 step by step photos showing how to prepare hash browns

How to make Hash Browns

Once you’ve removed as much moisture as possible, all you need to do is stir in flour and s&p. You do not need to add eggs to hash browns. This will turn the hash brown sloppy and ruin everything you’ve just worked for! The salt will drawer a tiny bit more moisture from the potato, which works with the flour to glue the potato shreds together.

Hash Brown Patties

From there, just divide the mixture and form into patties. I like oval shapes, just to mimic the classic McDonald’s hash browns. Generally speaking, the thinner you make them the crispier they’ll be.

Pan Fried Hash Browns

To fry the hash browns I like to use a combo of butter and vegetable oil. The butter adds a gorgeous rich flavour to the patties, whilst the vegetable oil helps crisp up the patties. It’s high smoking point also helps the butter not burn out.

Can I oven bake hash brown patties?

If you were making potato rostis then I’d recommend finishing them off in the oven, but because hash brown patties are so thin you’ll struggle to get that gorgeous golden outside without drying them out too much in the oven. As such I recommend pan frying. Plus you don’t want to miss out on that buttery goodness!

Process shots: add flour and s&p to potato (photo 1), mix (photo 2), form patties (photo 3), add butter/oil to pan (photo 4), add patties (photo 5), fry both sides (photo 6).

6 step by step photos showing how to make hash browns

Can I prepare these ahead of time?

These are best made fresh. The longer you leave them, the more moisture the salt draws out and the soggier they get.

Can I fully make these ahead of time?

You tightly store them in the fridge or freezer then reheat until crispy again in the oven.

overhead shot of cooked hash browns in frying pan

What can I serve these with?

Perfect as part of a fry up, even better served with (or inside) a breakfast style sandwich! Fried Egg Sandwich, Breakfast Sandwich and Sausage Sandwich all work great!

Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for these hash brown patties shall we?!

dunking a hash brown into a sunny side up fried egg with yolk pouring out

How to make Hash Brown Pattiesย (Full Recipe & Video)

dunking a hash brown into a sunny side up fried egg with yolk pouring out

Hash Brown Patties

These homemade hash brown patties are super crispy and insanely delicious. The perfect accompaniment to any breakfast style sandwich!
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, British
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 hash browns
106kcal
Author: Chris
Cost: 50p / 50c

Equipment

  • Large Non-Stick Frying Pan & Spatula/Turner
  • 2 Medium/Large Mixing Bowls & Spatula
  • Box Grater
  • Clean Cloth

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sized White Potatoes, grated on a box grater (approx 7oz/200g EACH)
  • 1 Shallot, peeled & grated
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Plain/All Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt, Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Add grated potato to a mixing bowl and pour in cold water. Swish around with your hands and squeeze the potato to help remove the starch.
  • Drain water and place potato shreds onto a cloth above a bowl. Add the grated shallot then wrap everything into a tight ball and squeeze out as much water as physically possible. Place potato/shallot into a clean/dry bowl.
  • Add 1 tbsp flour and 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper. Use a spatula to combine. At this point the salt will draw out a small amount of moisture from the potato, just enough to glue with the flour to stick the potato shreds together. Divide potato into 6 then form into patty shapes.
  • Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and fry for 3-5mins each side, or until golden and crispy. Enjoy!

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Notes

a) Can I prepare these ahead of time? - I recommend making them fresh, just because the longer you leave the patties, the more moisture is drawn out and the soggier they get. In turn, the most difficult they are to get crispy.ย 
b) Can I fully make these ahead of time? - Again, they're best enjoyed fresh. But you can't tightly store any leftovers in the fridge for a few days and reheat in the oven at 180C/350F until crispy again. You can also freeze them and reheat in the oven.
c) Can I make a bigger batch of these? - Sure! Just use the sliding scale next to 'servings' at the top of the recipe card. This will automatically change the measurements for you ๐Ÿ™‚
d) Calories - assuming all the oil/butter is soaked up. Per hash brown:
Nutrition Facts
Hash Brown Patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 Calories from Fat 53
% Daily Value*
Fat 5.9g9%
Saturated Fat 4.516g28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.157g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.891g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 119mg5%
Potassium 298mg9%
Carbohydrates 12.43g4%
Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugar 0.95g1%
Protein 1.45g3%
Vitamin A 45IU1%
Vitamin C 6.6mg8%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.48mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutrition is based on the absence of salt unless stated as a measurement in the ingredients. Cost is worked out based on ingredients bought from UK supermarkets, then divided by the number of servings. In both instances these values are just for guidance. Please check out my FAQ Page for more info.
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  1. Dannii

    November 27, 2020 at 9:24 am

    5 stars
    You can’t beat homemade hash browns. They are perfect for a Sunday brunch.

    Reply
    • Chris

      November 27, 2020 at 10:22 am

      Yep! So perfect for Sundays!

      Reply
  2. Jeannette

    November 27, 2020 at 8:25 am

    5 stars
    What an incredibly easy recipe to make hash browns! Love how kid friendly they are and they’re just perfect for a snack. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Chris

      November 27, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Thanks Jeannette! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. adriana

    November 27, 2020 at 1:32 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for providing all the tips on making the hashbrowns; this is something I want to make at home instead of buying freezer products.

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    • Chris

      November 27, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Glad you found them useful adriana! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Katie

    November 27, 2020 at 12:12 am

    5 stars
    Looks so good! Canโ€™t wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Chris

      November 27, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Thanks Katie ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    November 26, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    You can’t beat a hash brown pattie! A must have in my breakfast sandwich. These look delicious.

    Reply
    • Chris

      November 27, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Thanks Bintu! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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