Diner Hash Browns

Name: Diner Hash Browns
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients: Paprika (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons each bacon fat and unsalted butter, or olive oil and butter, plus more as needed; 10 small-medium red (or other waxy) potatoes (1 to 1¼ pounds), boiled in salted water until tender but not mushy, preferably left unpeeled; 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)

Preparation info

Makes
4
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Get in There and Cook

By Richard Sax

Published 1997

About

Nowadays, these are usually called “home fries.” Hash browns (or technically “hashed browns”) are often grated—and there are even frozen toaster versions. But these are the real thing.

Ingredients

10 small-medium red (or other waxy) potatoes (1 to 1¼ pounds), boiled in salted water until tender but not mushy, preferably left unpeeled

Snack
Side dish
Gluten-free

Method

Halve the potatoes lengthwise; cut crosswise into fat wedges or chunks. Heat 3 tablespoons of the combined fats in a wide, heavy skillet over medium heat. Place the potatoes, onion, and garlic in the pan, tossing with a wooden spoon to combine and coat with fat. Cook without stirring, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent sticking and adjusting the heat as neces