Homemade Hashbrowns

I am not really sure where the time has gone but I know I have been slacking on here...AGAIN. If you're still here, thanks for your patience and persistence! If you're not still here then oh well...I do this mostly for myself anyways, and to keep the "faithfuls" up-to-date! =) 

***Drum roll please***

A long overdue recipe, coming right up! 

No bowl of cereal, Green Monster Smoothies, bagels or oatmeal today!

Homemade Shredded Hash Browns

Ingredients: 

2 Large Potatoes

Olive Oil spray

Salt and Pepper

Garlic Powder or other desired seasonings

Directions: 

If desired, peel potatoes.

(I prefer not to - the skin in full of vitamins that are good for you!)

Shred potatoes

(I used my KitchenAid Stand Mixer with the Shredder Attachment to shred my potatoes, but if you don't have one of those then use a cheese grater to shred yours!)

Immediately rinse shreds under cold water until the water runs clear

(this keeps them from oxidizing and turning that ugly brown/pink color after being shredded and helps remove most of the starch from the potatoes. 

Remove stored water from shreds 

(you can do this by squeezing a handful at a time of the shreds to remove as much excess water as possible, or you can use a cheese cloth or a ricer to squeeze it all out if you have one; whichever way you choose, do a few batches at a time, don't try to do it all at once or you won't get all of the water out) 

Combine shredded potatoes, salt, pepper and seasonings in mixing bowl and mix well. 

Coat a nonstick pan the butter and olive oil mixture and begin heating

(the more fats you use - in this case the butter - the crispier your hash browns will be! Use less for a healthier version, but Sundays are free days in this house!)

Once heated, add a handful or shreds and use a fork or spatula to flatten and evenly distribute the potatoes into the pan for even cooking.

Once the bottom of the hash browns are cooked and browned to your liking (here comes the fun sometimes messy part!) flip your hash brown over to cook the other side. 

Serve with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon and orange juice - yummmm!!!