The
hash browns get crispy and fried on the outside but
stay tender and gooey with cheese on this inside.
They're a sinful side for breakfast, brunch or supper.
5 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced (3 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
Recipe
1 . In large bowl, mix potatoes, onions, salt and
pepper. Coat 10-inch nonstick skillet with slanted
side with 1 tablespoon of the oil; heat over medium
heat. Spread 2 1/2 cups of the potato mixture evenly
over bottom of skillet; press down with back of broad
spatula. Top with cheese to within 1 inch of edge.
Spread remaining potatoes over cheese; press down with
back of broad spatula.
2 . Cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until potatoes
are well browned and crisp. Loosen edge of potatoes
with spatula. Place heatproof plate upside down over
skillet; carefully turn skillet upside down over plate
to remove potatoes.
3 . In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil
over medium heat. Slide potatoes from plate into
skillet so uncooked side is down. Cook about 10
minutes or until potatoes are well browned and tender.
Slide onto serving plate. Cut into wedges.