Better Hash Browns

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2017

How do you make a crispy, creamy shredded potato cake that isn’t greasy and is a cinch to flip? It starts with a cake pan.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1¼ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Hash browns can be difficult: The potatoes discolor soon after they’re grated, the potato cake falls apart when you try to flip it, and the exterior often burns before the interior is fully cooked. In our recipe, we prevented discoloration ...

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