| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 40 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled
- 2 large egg whites
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Kosher salt
- Canola oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 ounces thick-cut ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- Sour cream and finely chopped fresh chives, for serving
Instructions
- Shred the potatoes, on the largest holes of a box grater, over a large bowl of cold water. Strain and transfer the shredded potatoes to a clean flour sack dish towel. Ring out all the water and add to a large bowl.
- Whip the egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Fold in the potatoes, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Carefully add the potato mixture to the skillet and gently pat down. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 7 minutes. Top the skillet with a plate and while holding the two securely together, flip the hash brown out onto the plate. Add a bit more oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering. Slide the hash brown back into the skillet and cook the other side until crisp and the entire potato cake is warmed through, 5 to 8 more minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into wedges.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook, stirring, until brown and starting to crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove ham and set aside. Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring, until tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the ham back to the skillet. Add the green onions and stir to combine.
- Top wedges of hash brown with the ham-and-pepper mixture. Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 289 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg |
| Sodium | 686 mg |
Reviews
Oh my goodness… think a few steps are missing? Disaster! Nothing close to what was on the show! So disappointed!
Why is this not the same as what was made on worst cooks? That’s what I want to make…… my auntie used to give my mom recipes and leave out ingredients or a step. She was a mean old lady