Breakfast for 4

Classic Hash Browns

Name: Classic Hash Browns
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb russet potatoes; 1/2 small yellow onion; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)

$2.09for 430 minServes 4

Shredded potatoes and onion cook in butter and oil until crisp, browned, and tender throughout.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 1.25 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.19Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.09

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Gluten-free Budget Breakfasts

Typical price

$0.52 per serving$2.09 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb russet potatoes
1/2 small yellow onion
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)

Steps

Shred the potatoes and onion, rinse them with cold water, and squeeze them very dry.
Heat the butter and oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Spread the potato mixture in an even layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 8 minutes.
Flip the hash brown in sections and cook for 8 minutes until both sides are crisp and browned.
Sprinkle with chives and cook for 2 more minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.