Sweet Potato Hash Browns

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Steps to Make It.

5 mins
8 mins
13 mins
Vegetable Recipes
beginner
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Serves 6
american

Ingredients

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Nutritions

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Gather all ingredients and measure them out before starting the recipe.

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Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin off of the sweet potato.

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Shred the sweet potato by hand using a coarse side of a box grater, or shred in the food processor fitted with the shredding blade. (If using the food processor, the sweet potato might need to be cut into lengthwise pieces to fit in the food processor tube.)

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In a large bowl, combine the shredded sweet potato with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the salt and pepper.

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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

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Using a 1/3 cup measure to scoop, form patties in the pan.

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Flatten each patty with a spatula.

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Cook the patties, turning once until nicely browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Enjoy immediately with your favorite breakfast foods.

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HTML Directions

  • 1
    Gather the Ingredients
    Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    Gather all necessary ingredients for making sweet potato hash browns.

  • 2
    Peel the Sweet Potato
    Peeling Sweet Potato

    Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the skin from the sweet potato.

  • 3
    Shred the Sweet Potato
    Shredded Sweet Potato

    Shred the sweet potato using a coarse side of a box grater or a food processor fitted with a shredding blade.

  • 4
    Combine Ingredients
    Mixing Sweet Potato Mixture

    In a large bowl, mix the shredded sweet potato with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, along with salt and pepper to taste.

  • 5
    Heat the Skillet
    Heating Skillet

    In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.

  • 6
    Form Patties
    Forming Sweet Potato Patties

    Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop and form patties in the skillet.

  • 7
    Flatten the Patties
    Flattening Sweet Potato Patties

    Use a spatula to flatten each patty in the skillet to the desired thickness.

  • 8
    Cook the Patties
    Cooking Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    Cook the patties, turning them only once, until both sides are nicely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes total. Repeat with remaining sweet potato mixture, adding olive oil if needed. Serve immediately with your favorite breakfast items.

If you are ready to shake up your weekend breakfast routine, why not try making hash browns with sweet potatoes! They are crisp and delicious just like your traditional hash browns, but with the added nutrition that comes from sweet potatoes. This recipe for sweet potato hash browns is simply seasoned with salt and pepper, but you can customize the recipe by adding chopped shallot, onion, or garlic, or you could mix in some garlic powder, chili powder, or cayenne pepper.

Serve sweet potato hash browns with your favorite breakfast foods. They taste great with a sunny-side-up egg and crisp bacon. They can be made into round patties as shown here, or more freeform in the skillet for a rustic, diner-style look.

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How do you make sweet potato hash browns from scratch?

It is quick and easy, especially when the food processor does most of the work! Simply follow the directions in this recipe.

Can you freeze shredded sweet potatoes?

Yes, cooked sweet potato hash browns can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Can I prepare sweet potatoes ahead of time?

Yes, cooked sweet potato hash browns can stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Is it OK to soak sweet potatoes in water?

Yes, soaking sweet potatoes in water will help remove some of the excess starch and result in a crisper hash brown.

Are sweet potatoes starchy?

Sweet potatoes are soft, starchy root vegetables.

How do you shred sweet potatoes? Can you grate sweet potato in a food processor?

Sweet potatoes can be shredded by hand using a coarse cheese grater or they can be shredded in the food processor fitted with the shredding blade.

Do you peel sweet potatoes before cooking?

The skin of sweet potatoes is edible, so they can be cooked with the skin on. For this recipe it is best to peel the potatoes first so the hash browns can form a nice patty.

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