Crispy Cheesy Hashbrowns

Ingredients

• 8-9 medium russet potatoes
• 5 tbsp corn starch
• 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Oil for frying
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (for sauce)
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Steps

1. 1.Peel and partially boil potatoes for about 8 minutes until firm in the center. Drain and cool.
2. 2.Grate cooled potatoes using a box grater. Spread out to release steam and gently squeeze out excess moisture if wet.
3. 3.Combine grated potatoes, cornstarch, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
4. 4.Form portions of the mixture into thick rectangles or ovals.
5. 5.Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet to 360°F. Fry hash browns for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
6. 6.Drain excess oil on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
7. 7.For the sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice until smooth.
8. 8.Serve hash browns hot with the dipping sauce.