Cheese and Leek Hash Browns
These Cheese and Leek Hash Browns are the ultimate breakfast or brunch treat. Inspiration comes from an unlikely source: The all American classic Waffle House - Scattered, Smothered, and Covered!
Servings: 6 Adults
Calories: 372kcal
Equipment
- Box Grater
- Large Stainless Steel or Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Leek Thoroughly Cleaned, Halved and Sliced
- 1 Pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 Pinch White Pepper
- ¼ Cup Duck Fat Substitute Any Neutral Oil, or Unsalted Butter
- 5 to 6 Russet Potatoes About 2 lbs. Baked And Grated
- ½ Cup Gouda Grated
- ½ Cup White Cheddar Grated
- 1 Wedge of Lemon
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- The day before making the hash browns, preheat oven to 400°F. Bake potatoes for 50 to 60-minutes until soft. Remove and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, heat a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add butter and melt. Add sliced leek, a pinch of kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally for 5-minutes until just softened.
- While leeks are cooking, grate potatoes into a large mixing bowl with the large holes of a box grater.
- Season the leeks with a pinch of white pepper and transfer to the mixing bowl with the potatoes. Toss to combine evenly.
- Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, and reduce heat to medium.
- Add half of the duck fat, oil, or butter and half of the potato leek mixture. Cook undisturbed for 5 to 8-minutes. Flip and cook an additional 5 to 8-minutes until browned and crispy. Flip one more time and top with half of your grated cheese. Cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt for 2 to 3-minutes.
- Transfer hash browns to a plate. Season to taste with a small squeeze of fresh lemon, kosher salt and pepper.
- Repeat with your remaining ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 824mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 2mg
