hash-browns

Crispy breakfast potatoes

Hash browns are shredded or diced potatoes that have been fried until crispy and golden brown, typically served as a breakfast side dish.

The name refers to the hashing—cutting into small pieces—of the potatoes before cooking.

In American diners, hash browns are a staple alongside eggs and bacon.

I'll have my eggs over easy with hash browns and toast.

Some versions are formed into patties while others are served loose.

cooking

skillet

Shallow pan for frying

flipping · oil · butter · sautéed · cast-iron · stovetop · sear · nonstick · heat · grease

breakfast

eggs

Reproductive cells in shells

  • baconCured smoked pork
  • sausageEncased ground meat
  • toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor

omelette · pancakes · waffles · brunch · diner · coffee · juice · frittata · bagels · muffins

texture

crispy

Brittle and snapping

grated · crust · flaky · crackly · toasted · sizzling · caramelized · lacy · crispiness · charred

comfort

hearty

Warm and substantial

cozy · indulgent · filling · warming · greasy spoon · country-style · rustic · American

potato

shredded

Torn into strips

spuds · taters · cubed · rosti · latkes · patty · dehydrated · frozen · fresh

Opposites
potato preparation style

hash-brownshome fries

Chunky fried breakfast potatoes

mashed potatoes · baked potato · boiled potatoes · potato wedges · French fries

breakfast side dish alternatives

hash-brownsfresh fruit

oatmeal · grits · toast · pancakes · biscuits

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G