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# The Easiest Way to Make Homemade Hash Browns

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## Food Wine


Jan 26, 2015 8:48 PM UTC

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## Food Wine


Jan 26, 2015 8:48 PM UTC

There’s nothing better than super-crispy hash browns for brunch. But attaining that perfect, even crust while keeping the center of the potatoes tender isn’t easy—until now. Because F&W Test Kitchen genius Justin Chapple has an easy shortcut. Watch the video above to see how to make the best hash browns of your life with a waffle iron.

For more great cooking tricks and tips, watch all of [F&W’s Mad Genius Tips](http://www.foodandwine.com/video/mad-genius-cooking-tips) videos.

_This_ [_article_](http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2015/1/12/for-the-best-hash-browns-of-your-life-use-a-waffle-iron?xid=PS%5Ftime) _originally appeared on_ [_Food & Wine_](http://www.foodandwine.com)_._

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* [31 Great Brunch Recipes](http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/brunch?xid=PS%5Ftime)
* [Best Brunch Cities in the U.S.](http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/best-brunch-cities-in-the-us?xid=PS%5Ftime)
* [20 Potato Side Dishes](http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/potato-side-dishes?xid=PS%5Ftime)

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