HASH BROWNS FROM SCRATCH RECIPES

Steps:

• Shred potatoes into a large bowl filled with cold water. Stir until water is cloudy, drain, and cover potatoes again with fresh cold water. Stir again to dissolve excess starch. Drain potatoes well, pat dry with paper towels, and squeeze out any excess moisture.
• Heat clarified butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle shredded potatoes into the hot butter and season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
• Cook potatoes until a brown crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir until potatoes are browned all over, about 5 more minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the hash brown patties from the freezer to allow them to begin to thaw, while you prep the remaining ingredients.
• Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• If using raw sausage and bacon, cook both until browned. Chop up the bacon and set aside.
• Layer the baking dish beginning with hash brown patties. Top with shredded cheese, then the sausage, onion, and bacon.
• Beat together the milk, eggs, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper and slowly pour over the entire dish.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes to one hour, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to set about 5 minutes before slicing.
• Double for a 9 x 13-inch casserole.