How to Cook Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes
First, do not thaw them. I know, it sounds crazy. But frozen hash browns are already par-cooked; letting them sit out turns them into a sad, watery mess. They’ll steam instead of crisp, and nobody wants a soggy potato pancake. Keep them rock-hard until they hit the heat.
Fun fact: That frost on the bag is just ice crystals. Ice = steam. Steam = soft. You want crunch, not a spa treatment for your potatoes. So, straight from the freezer to the pan. It’s that simple.