Simply Potatoes Hash Browns Review

My boys love hash browns, but it sure takes a long time to shred potatoes. I don't have to worry about that now though, because Simply Potatoes has fresh shredded potatoes in bags in the refrigerator section at the grocery store.

We've bought frozen hash browns, and they're pretty good. But, they don't taste like homemade. Simply Potatoes do. They look, feel and taste like potatoes. If someone served them and didn't say they were convenience potatoes, I'd never guess.

These are easy to make. Just put a couple of tablespoons of oil in the pan. Pour in the hash browns. Mash. Let them brown. Turn. Cook the underside. That's it.

I actually like them better with butter instead of oil, so that's how we've been making them after the first time according to the directions.

One thing I'd note is that the hash browns are not seasoned or very lightly seasoned. I add pepper and seasoning salt, because straight potatoes don't have a whole lot of flavor.

One bag makes a large amount. I'd say it's six good sized helpings. We only need half a bag. The bags don't look that big, but when you pour them in the pan, there's a lot there. Our dog got some of the first batch - only because we were totally full before we finished up the pan. I would add that Hershey loved the hash browns too.

In addition to cooking these in a skillet, they make a nice side dish for cook outs. Just put some oil or butter in an aluminum pan. Cover with foil. Stir once or twice over about 15 minutes - maybe 20 if the heat isn't too high.