How to Make Amish Hash Browns - A Step-by-Step Guide

Amish hash browns are a delicious and comforting breakfast dish that hails from the Amish communities of Pennsylvania. This simple and hearty recipe has been passed down through generations, and is a staple in many Amish kitchens.

What sets Amish hash browns apart from regular hash browns is their unique cooking method. Instead of simply pan-frying shredded potatoes, the Amish hash brown recipe calls for boiling the potatoes first to ensure they are tender on the inside and crispy on ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup flour
  • ⅓ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 onion, minced
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt and baking powder. Add potatoes, 1/3 cup of oil, eggs and onion and mix until evenly blended.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop heaping tablespoons of the potatoes into the hot oil, flattening slightly. Cook until browned on the bottom and then flip and cook on the other side. Keep in a warm oven while frying the rest.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 533mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 369mg