Is it OK to reheat hash browns the next morning?
Hash browns are delicious and delectable, but I do not have time to cook them every morning. I was wondering if it was OK to cook hash browns tonight and them eat them cold or reheat them in the microwave for 10 seconds the next morning? Will I have to keep them in the fridge, or just covered for the night? These are the hash browns that I will be using:
Best Answer
Frozen hash browns like that are already pretty much cooked. When you bake them, you're really just heating them up and crisping the outside.
If you cook some then save them, they're going to lose a lot of that crispiness no matter what you do. If you eat them cold they'll be, well, cold. If you heat them in the microwave, they'll soften even more. If you still like them, go for it.
Safety-wise, it's fine. You do need to keep them in the fridge, as with pretty much any other leftover food.
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Can I reheat cooked hash browns?
Preheat your oven to 350\xb0F (180\xb0C). Space your hash browns out on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Optionally, coat them with a small amount of cooking spray. Reheat for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping once at the halfway mark.Can you eat hash browns the next day?
Safety-wise, it's fine. You do need to keep them in the fridge, as with pretty much any other leftover food.Can I save leftover hash browns?
When properly stored, your leftover hash browns will last for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container in the fridge immediately when finished eating. Bacteria will start to grow and cooked potatoes should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.How long do leftover hash browns last in the fridge?
To maximize the shelf life of cooked potatoes for safety and quality, refrigerate the potatoes in shallow airtight containers or resealable plastic bags. Properly stored, cooked potatoes will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.How to Reheat Refrigerated McDonald's Hash Brown Patties (3 Days Old)
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Answer 2
Instead of microwaving them, maybe you would have enough time to throw them under the broiler on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. It wouldn't take long and would be crispy and hot.
Answer 3
I just reheated some leftover hash-browns in a skillet and they were great. They were from a restaurant, crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside. I broke them up and first warmed them in the microwave (good suggestion above) for 30 seconds. On high heat, with a little butter, I put the potatoes in the skillet and let them sit for a couple minutes then turned them with a spatula. I did this a few times then cracked two eggs on top, and put a lid on it for a couple of minutes until the yolks looked pink. Slid it on a plate, added S&P and dug in. Delish, fast and easy.
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