Sweet Potato Hash Browns Homemade

Unique crispy, golden hashbrown patties. Good for breakfast or dinner.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons butter or 2  teaspoons margarine
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil, divided
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1  medium baking potato, peeled and shredded
• 1  medium sweet potato, peeled and shredded
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter and 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
2. Saute the diced onion for 15 minutes or until golden.
3. Add in the brown sugar; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. In a bowl, mix together the onion mixture, shredded potatoes, salt, and pepper.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6. *Dothis in batches--drop the potato mixture into 3 1/2 inch rounds; cook 5 minutes on each side or until golden (add more oil as necessary).
7. Press down with a spatula to flatten.
8. Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon and pecans.