Make hash browns that ‘don’t suck’ with simple microwave trick – 6 ingredients

Hash browns are the perfect breakfast treat – they’re delicious, crispy and go with so many dishes, from fry-ups to sandwiches.

And while it’s easy enough to buy a bag of frozen hash browns from the supermarket, it’s also hugely simple to them at home too.

Preparing your own from scratch means you know exactly what is going into them, which is ideal if you’re trying to eat a bit or cut down on ultra-processed foods.

And according to one creator on , you can use a simple microwave trick and just six key to make the perfect hash browns at home that ‘don’t suck.”

TikToker , who boasts more than 994k followers on the video-sharing app, posted her homemade hash brown last month.

She says you can speed up the whole process by microwaving your potatoes – the main ingredient in hash browns – for just one minute before frying them.

This also includes an extra indulgent of grated cheese stuffed into the hash browns before frying, creating a perfectly melted inside with a crispy exterior.

People in the comments were blown away by this , with one person saying: “Best hash browns I’ve ever seen!”

Another wrote: “Those do look good,” while another raved: “Yeah I’m gonna have to make that.”

Here’s everything you need to make this at home.

Homemade hash browns

Ingredients

• Two large potatoes
• 100g cheddar cheese
• One tsp garlic powder
• One tsp onion powder
• One tsp cornstarch
• Pinch of dried thyme
• Oil for frying

First, peel your potatoes and cut them into bite-sized chunks. Pop them into a food processor and give them a whizz until they’re completely mashed up.

Then, take a muslin cloth and place the potatoes into it, squeezing the mixture over a bowl to draw out the moisture.

Put the potatoes into a bowl and microwave them for one minute, which helps to draw that remaining moisture out, making your hash browns even more crispy and delicious.

Place the potatoes in the fridge while you grate the cheese. When they’ve chilled for 10 minutes, add the onion powder, garlic powder, thyme and cornstarch, and give it a mix.

Separate the mixture into four equal portions. Flatten each one slightly, then add some grated cheese to the centre before rolling into a ball shape.

Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat. Then, drizzle a little oil on a piece of greaseproof paper and place a potato ball on top, covering the top with paper too. Use the palm of your hand to smash them down, which will give them that crunch.

Fry for a couple of minutes on each side until golden and crispy, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy.