Lacy Crisp German-Style Hash Browns

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 5

Crispy and delicious Lacy Crisp German-Style Hash Browns recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

242

Sugar

Fat

14g

Lacy crisp German-style hash browns are a popular breakfast food in Germany and around the world. These crispy, golden-brown hash browns are made using grated potatoes, and are flavored with white onion, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. They can be enjoyed on their own, or as a side dish to a variety of breakfast items, such as eggs, bacon, and sausage. The crispy texture of these hash browns comes from the use of butter in the frying process, which creates a golden and delicious crust on the outside of each potato pancake.

Instructions

1.	Using a box grater, grate the potatoes on the largest holes, then transfer them to a large bowl.
2.	Add grated white onion, chopped fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, coarse salt, white pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg to the potatoes, and mix well until the ingredients have combined.
3.	In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat until it's hot and bubbly.
4.	Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the frying pan, making sure to flatten each spoonful with a spatula, so that the mixture is thin and spread-out, rather than thick and lumpy.
5.	Fry the hash browns until they're golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.
6.	Remove the hash browns from the frying pan, and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to allow the excess oil to drain.

PROS

These hash browns are incredibly crispy and flavorful, and go well with a wide variety of breakfast dishes, such as eggs, bacon, and sausage.

They’re also vegetarian and gluten-free, making them an ideal breakfast option for anyone with dietary restrictions.

CONS

Due to the use of butter in the frying process, these hash browns are high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these hash browns are not particularly healthy, they do contain some important nutrients that are beneficial to the body, such as potassium and vitamin C.
They’re also a great source of carbohydrates, which can give you energy to start your day.

	3 medium peeled russet potatoes ( blemish-free )
	1 tablespoon grated white onion
	1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
	1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
	1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
	1 dash white pepper
	1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
	butter , for frying