Smashed Hash Browns
Smashed Hash Browns
Ingredients
- 8 frozen hash brown patties
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your sandwich press to its highest setting. Ensure the plates are clean and lightly greased if they are not non-stick.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Carefully place the frozen hash brown patties onto the preheated sandwich press. Arrange them in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Close the sandwich press and allow the hash browns to cook for approximately 6 minutes without applying pressure. This initial cooking phase helps them thaw and begin to crisp.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
After 6 minutes, firmly press down on the lid of the sandwich press for the remaining 2 minutes of cooking. This will smash the hash browns, making them extra thin and crispy. You may need to hold the lid down to maintain pressure.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Carefully open the sandwich press. The smashed hash browns should be golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to remove them from the press.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Season the hot smashed hash browns immediately with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot as a snack or side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smashed Hash Browns
- 8 frozen hash brown patties
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your sandwich press to its highest setting. Ensure the plates are clean and lightly greased if they are not non-stick.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Carefully place the frozen hash brown patties onto the preheated sandwich press. Arrange them in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Close the sandwich press and allow the hash browns to cook for approximately 6 minutes without applying pressure. This initial cooking phase helps them thaw and begin to crisp.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
After 6 minutes, firmly press down on the lid of the sandwich press for the remaining 2 minutes of cooking. This will smash the hash browns, making them extra thin and crispy. You may need to hold the lid down to maintain pressure.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Carefully open the sandwich press. The smashed hash browns should be golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to remove them from the press.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Season the hot smashed hash browns immediately with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot as a snack or side dish.
⏱️ 1 min