Healthy Oven Hash Browns Recipes

OVEN HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wash the potatoes, leaving the skins on. Use the large side of a box grater or a food processor large grating blade to grate the potatoes. Place the grated potatoes into a large bowl and fill it with cold water. Tip the bowl to drain off starchy water, then fill it again. Stir the potatoes to release starches, then soak them for 2 minutes.
• Drain the grated potatoes into a strainer, and squeeze fistfulls to remove as much liquid as possible. Place the potatoes in a bowl and stir with the olive oil, kosher salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or brush it with olive oil. Add potatoes in single layer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes without stirring until browned and crispy on the bottom and cooked through (the exact timing depends on your oven). Scoop off of the sheet with a spatula and serve.

HEALTHY OVEN HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Blend cashews and water or coconut milk with seasonings for at least 1 minute until smooth.
• Pour over potatoes and add the diced onion. Mix well with hands to coat all the potatoes. May freeze some of the uncooked mix for future use.
• Place on a nonstick or lightly oiled cookie sheet and place on bottom rack of unheated oven. Turn on the oven to 400 degrees F and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown on the edges and lightly browned in places on the bottom. NOTE: Don't overbake, or they will become dry.
• Pile in a serving dish to retain some of the moisture and serve. The serving dish may be covered and placed in a warm oven. Don't leave them warming for more than 20 minutes or they will begin to discolor.

EMILY'S FAMOUS HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. Place shreds in a bowl, and mix in the onion, flour and egg until evenly distributed.
• Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2 inch thick layer. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. It should take at least 5 minutes per side. If you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
• Remove from pan, and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

OVEN HASH BROWNS FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into small cubes of equal sizes (1/2 inch or less). Place in a pot, cover with about 2 inches of water, add salt, and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until just tender enough to be easily pricked with a fork, but not so soft they crumble. Drain well in a colander.
• Transfer potatoes to a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 4 tablespoons of the oil, and toss with your hands until all of the potatoes are coated. (Use remaining oil, if necessary). Spread potatoes evenly over baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake at 425F for 30 minutes, turning them with a spatula every 10 minutes. (Watch after 15 minutes of cooking, and remove them if they are golden brown all over and soft when pierced with a fork, if not continue baking). Serve hot.

BAKED HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Place patties in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Pour cream over patties. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted.