Hash Browns

 

1 large or 2 medium cold cooked whole potatoes (per person)
olive oil or bacon drippings
 paprika to taste

Coarsely chop the cold cooked potatoes (boiled in skin or micro waved)

Heat oil in a heavy skillet (fry pan) on medium to medium low heat.

 Add potatoes to the heated oil, no higher then the side of the skillet.

lightly sprinkle potatoes with paprika. Cook for about 10 minutes without stirring

(should be browned), then gently turn or stir potatoes to cook them on another side.

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