Crispy Hash Brown Haystacks

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 4 cups (~450 g finely grated russet potatoes* (~ 3 potatoes, loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup Corn
  • 1/4 cup Parsley, fresh
  • 1 Shallot

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Vegan butter

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch or arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt and black pepper

Found on minimalistbaker.com

Description

Ingredients

• 4 cups loosely packed (~450 g) finely grated russet potatoes* (~ 3 potatoes)
• 1 shallot, very thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh chopped parsley (or other herb of choice)
• 1/2 cup (83 g) corn (if canned, very well drained)
• 2 Tbsp (28 g) melted vegan butter (or sub coconut oil), plus more for cooking
• 1 Tbsp (7 g) cornstarch or arrowroot starch (for binding)
• 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper, plus more to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and arrange a rack in the center of the oven. Also generously grease a standard muffin tin with oil of choice, otherwise the potatoes will stick.
• Add finely grated potatoes (see notes for my go-to method) to a large mixing bowl with shallot, parsley, corn, melted vegan butter, cornstarch, salt and pepper and stir to thoroughly combine.
• Divide mixture evenly between 12 muffin tins, filling each tin with about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture. Press down gently to form. Sprinkle the tops with a pinch more salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes.
• At the 20-minute mark, increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (218 C) and bake for 10-12 minutes more, or until the tops appear golden brown, and the edges are dark golden brown.
• Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then loosen the sides with a butter knife and gently lift out with a fork. Serve immediately as is or with hot sauce. These are especially great alongside tofu scrambles (see my favorite three scrambles: 1, 2, 3).
• Best when fresh. To freeze, arrange baked haystacks in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Then store in a freezer-safe container up to 3-4 weeks. Reheat in the microwave, or a 350 degree F (176 C) oven until completely warmed through.

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