- 1 lb frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed (455 g)
- ½ cup shredded gruyere cheese (50 g)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion (150 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (2.5 g)
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley (6.25 g)
- ½ cup chopped, crisp, cooked bacon (115 g)
- Vegetable oil, as needed
- First, squeeze out excess water from potatoes then place in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in cheese, bacon, onion, salt, pepper and parsley, and then mix thoroughly to coat potatoes.
- In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Scoop portions of potato mixture, approximately ¼ cup for each patty, and then press each firmly to form a 2½-inches patty.
- Place patties in pan and cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides, this will take 4 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining potato mixture, and drain cooked patties on paper towels.
- Serve warm and enjoy!