Crispy Homemade Hash Browns in the Oven

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Yum!   If your family loves crispy homemade hash browns as much as mine does.  Then you’ll love this quick and easy recipe to make crispy homemade hash browns.

I love them because they are so versatile.  Not only do they make a great side dish for a busy weeknight dinner, they are great for breakfast too.

Actually this article from Delish shares  18 Ways to Use Homemade Hash Browns.

When she says crispy homemade hash browns deserve a “main course status” I tend to agree!

By the way, having fresh shredded homemade hash browns on hand is easy to do too.  No reason to go out to the grocery and purchase a processed food that is not healthy for your family.  Take a look at How to Make and Freeze Your Own Homemade Hash Browns here and learn how you can be storing them like we do.

So, just what is the trick to making crispy homemade hash browns?  Let’s find out…

How to Make Oven Baked Crispy Homemade Hash Browns

Crispy Oven Baked Hash Browns

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Ingredients:  

• 7 cups – Frozen Shredded Potatoes
• 1/2 tsp – Salt
•  3/4 tsp – Pepper
• 4 Tbsp – Coconut Oil

Instructions:  

This recipe does require a bit more coconut oil than my Best Ever Crispy Stove Top Hash Brown recipe.

Using a large iron skillet, I use my 10 inch, heat over medium heat to get really hot.   Once iron skillet is hot, add 4 tablespoons of coconut oil to cover the bottom.  Tilt skillet to cover surface thoroughly

Toss in frozen homemade hash browns.  Spread into an even layer about 1 inch thick, add salt and pepper to your taste.  Iron skillet should be hot when adding hash browns. They will “sizzle”

Homemade Hash Browns ready to go into Oven

Using a pot holder or oven mitt, place iron skillet on bottom rack in oven – bake 10-20 minutes undisturbed

Remove from oven and toss with a metal spatula, like this one, the bottom side will be crispy

Flip crispy hash browns to the top, placing others to the bottom.  I do this in sections, no need to try to flip the entire pan all at once.  Drizzle with coconut oil, if needed

Sprinkle with more salt and pepper to your liking

Place hash browns back into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes longer, undisturbed

Remove from oven.  If needed, flip and cook longer to achieve the ratio of brown to white you like

Serve hot

Other Seasonings Cooks Use When Making Crispy Homemade Hash Browns

Of course, the list is unlimited. It really depends on your family’s preference. Mine prefers a simple old fashioned flavor of crispy homemade hash browns.  So depending on the type of main entree you are making, you can alter hash browns to fit as a great side dish to just about anything.

Some other spices and ingredients that can be cooked in hash browns are:  (use to your preferred taste)

Spices:

• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Onion powder
• Seasoning Salt
• Basil
• Thyme
• Oregano

Foods:

• Eggs
• Onions
• Peppers
• Garlic
• Butter
• Cheese

I’m sure there are so many more.

By the way, if you prefer to make crispy hash browns on the stove top, instead of the oven,go ahead and try my Crispy Stove Top Hash Brown Recipe here.

Let me know what you think when you try this recipe!  I’ve had great success with it and you will too.   Do you have other ingredients you use to make crispy hash browns?  If so, please comment and share.  I’d love to hear about other ideas.    Happy Cooking!

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