IHOP Copycat Hash Browns (Crispy & Buttery)

5 from 5 votes

IHOP Copycat Hash Browns (Crispy & Buttery)

This copycat IHOP hash browns recipe gives you that restaurant-style texture and flavor, using simple pantry ingredients and an oven!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: diner hashbrowns, hashbrown recipe, IHOP copycat hashbrowns, sheet tray hashbrowns

Servings: Servings

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Sunena

Equipment

Ingredients

6 Yukon gold potatoes washed, peeled
½ cup Unsalted butter 1 stick
2 teaspoon Sea salt
2 teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Shred the potatoes using a box grater or a food processor. Place the shredded potatoes in cold water for approximately 5 minutes.
6 Yukon gold potatoes
Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until completely melted. This can be done in a saucepan on the stove as well.
½ cup Unsalted butter
Once the potatoes have soaked for 5 minutes, drain thoroughly and transfer to a tea towel or paper towels. Wrap the potatoes in the towel, and wring out the excess water.
Add the potatoes to a large bowl with the melted butter, and season with salt and garlic powder. Mix until combined.
2 teaspoon Sea salt, 2 teaspoon Garlic powder
Spread the potatoes evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end for extra golden edges.

Notes

Do not skip soaking the potatoes: This step is crucial to prevent gumminess and helps to create IHOP’s signature crispiness.

Thoroughly dry the potatoes: Moisture is the enemy of crispiness. Dry potatoes mean crispy hash browns. If your potatoes are wet, you will end up with sad, soggy hash browns.

Don’t overcrowd the pan: If you make a double batch of this recipe, use two sheet pans. Spread the potatoes in an even layer, but do not overcrowd, as this will cause the potatoes to steam.

Butter matters: This is where the signature diner flavor comes from. Do not skip or substitute the butter.

Nutrition