Stop grating potatoes. The Secret To Waffle House Hashbrowns
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Published2 months ago
Duration6:16
Video ID_h0AHCSBX-c
Languageen
CategoryHowto & Style
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views112.3K
Likes4.5K
Comments198
Engagement Rate4.22%
Likes per 100 views4.04
Comments per 1K views1.76
Video Tags
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Description
Waffle House hashbrowns have a specific "scattered, smothered, and covered" texture that is notoriously difficult to replicate in a home kitchen. Most people assume the secret is in the grill temperature or the type of potato, but it actually comes down to two specific components that most home cooks overlook.
In this video, I’m breaking down the exact process for achieving that golden, diner-style crust. We are moving away from fresh-grated potatoes and using the professional industry standard: dehydrated hashbrowns. I’m also showing you why the fat you choose matters, using a butter-flavored oil blend to mimic the "Koala Gold" flavor profile used behind the counter.
*TIMESTAMPS*
0:00 Intro
0:08 The Secret To Diner Hashbrowns
0:56 Prep The Hashbrowns
2:24 Cooking The Hashbrowns
4:05 Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
4:59 My Homemade Waffle House Dinner
INGREDIENTS
4.8 oz dehydrated hashbrowns
2 cups hot water
Butter-flavored cooking oil
salt and pepper to taste
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