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Hash Brown Frittata

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on April 19, 2017

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Hash Brown Frittata

Ingredients

12 large eggs ⅓ cup whole milk Salt and pepper 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into ¼-inch pieces¼ cup minced fresh chives 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, shredded and squeezed dry4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Before You Begin

To remove the moisture from the potatoes, squeeze them in a clean dish towel.

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs, milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Stir in asparagus and chives and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Using rubber spatula, spread and pack potatoes into even layer in bottom of pan. Pour egg mixture over top and sprinkle with Gruyère.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until egg mixture has set, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve.
Hash Brown Frittata

Hash Brown Frittata

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

12 large eggs
⅓ cup whole milk
Salt and pepper
8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into ¼-inch pieces
¼ cup minced fresh chives
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, shredded and squeezed dry
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Ingredients

12 large eggs
⅓ cup whole milk
Salt and pepper
8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into ¼-inch pieces
¼ cup minced fresh chives
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, shredded and squeezed dry
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Ingredients

12 large eggs
⅓ cup whole milk
Salt and pepper
8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into ¼-inch pieces
¼ cup minced fresh chives
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, shredded and squeezed dry
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Why This Recipe Works

Lining the pan with shredded potatoes creates a unique crunchy crust and a potato side dish all in one.

Before You Begin

To remove the moisture from the potatoes, squeeze them in a clean dish towel.

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs, milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Stir in asparagus and chives and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Using rubber spatula, spread and pack potatoes into even layer in bottom of pan. Pour egg mixture over top and sprinkle with Gruyère.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until egg mixture has set, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve.

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