Hash brown



A hash brown (frequently in the pural: hashed browns) is a food made of fried diced or shredded potatoes. The specific usage of "hash brown" is regional; in some regions the name "hash brown" refers to any fried diced or shredded potato dish, while in other regions "hash brown" primarily refers to shredded potato dishes, while diced potato dished are known as home fries or American fries. Chefs serve hash browns as a side dish, sometimes made into patties, and often with corned beef.