Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dried shredded potatoes, shredded cheese, beaten egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until they are just combined. Do not overmix.
- Form the mixture into small, flat patties, about 1.5 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. You should get about 12 patties.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the hashbrown bites in the hot oil, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Cook the bites for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the browned bites to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until heated through and extra crispy.
- Serve the hashbrown bites warm.
Notes
Make sure you squeeze as much liquid as possible from the thawed potatoes. This step is key to getting crispy results. If you do not squeeze them dry, the bites will steam instead of crisp.