Homemade Hash Browns Potatoes

1. 1

   In a large saucepan of simmering salted water, cook the potatoes until tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain well, return to the saucepan, and shake over medium heat until they are dry.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and when they are cool enough to handle, peel them, and cut into 1/2-inch dice.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, onion, scallions, salt and pepper together.

5. 5

   In a large skillet, preferably nonstick, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Reserving the fat in the skillet, drain the bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside.

7. 7

   Add the butter (if you are not using a nonstick skillet, it may be necessary to add more butter to keep the potatoes from sticking) to the bacon fat and heat over medium-high heat, Add the potato mixture and press firmly into the pan with a spatula.

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   Cook, flipping frequently, until the potatoes brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

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   Serve hot with crumbled bacon on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.