Easy Cheesy Hash Brown Recipe

Something about the flavor in this cheesy hash brown recipe reminds me of camping.

Even though I cooked it in our cast iron skillet on our propane stovetop.

Watch the hash browns carefully as they cook in whatever size cast iron cookware you use.

It's all too easy for that cheese to start sticking if the pan isn't well-greased and/or gets too hot.

Cooking with Cheese in Cast Iron

Whenever I’m cooking with cheese, I take a second look at my cast iron skillet. Cheese sticks pretty easily once it gets heated. And Dan gets pretty grumpy if I mess up “his” cast iron frying pan.

So I make sure the cast iron skillet is very well-seasoned before starting this cheesy hash brown recipe. We try to take good care of our off grid homestead kitchen tools and appliances so they'll last.

And by the way, even though some new cast iron cookware gets marketed as being “pre-seasoned,” don’t believe them. Take the time to season your cast iron cookware the old-fashioned way.

Otherwise, you could end up with a sticky mess and a grumpy spouse. Ask me how I know.

And by the way, if you're looking for another cheesy potato recipe, check out this potato casserole dish!

How to Reheat Hash Browns

Recently a friend asked how to reheat hash browns. I was amazed. Seriously? Whoever has leftover hash browns? My kids inhale these.

If you, however, need to reheat hash browns, I do have some tips.

First of all, don't microwave them. They'll taste rubbery and lose their crispiness. Which is one of the reasons we love them.

It's best to reheat them in the same frying pan or skillet you made them in. But only use a dab of olive oil - no more than ½ teaspoon - to season the pan.

You might not need to add any oil if you use my homemade cheesy hash brown recipe.

Now, if you're reheating hash browns from Dunkin Donuts, IHOP, or even Cracker Barrel, you'll have to use your discretion on adding oil.

If the wrapping or takeout box is stained, chances are there's already enough oil in the hash brown. So add it to the pan and heat it on low for about five minutes.

Reheating Hash Browns in the Oven

Reheating hash browns in the oven *might be a healthier option than warming them in a frying pan. It all depends on the hash brown recipe you used.

If you want to warm up your hash brown patties in the oven, I suggest putting them on a cookie sheet or pizza pan at 325F for five minutes, then flipping them.

Sometimes I cook up hash browns with almond milk pancakes for a hearty breakfast. It's a great side dish for our favorite breakfast griddle recipes.

We also enjoy hash browns alongside venison stew, grouse stew, or even my big batch chili recipe.

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