Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet Recipe
This Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet is a comforting and flavorful dish combining crispy golden hash browns with tender caramelized cabbage and melted sharp Irish cheddar cheese. Perfect as a hearty breakfast, side, or main meal, this skillet recipe delivers satisfying textures and rich flavors with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main or Side
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium potatoes, grated
Vegetables
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
Dairy
- 1 ½ cups grated Irish cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Grate the potatoes thoroughly and then squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. This step is crucial to achieve crispy hash browns rather than soggy ones.
- Cook the hash browns: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Press the grated potatoes into an even layer in the skillet and cook without disturbing until the underside turns golden brown and crisp. Carefully flip to crisp the other side as well, then remove the cooked hash browns to a plate.
- Sauté the cabbage: In the same skillet, add additional butter if necessary and sauté the shredded cabbage over medium heat. Cook until the cabbage becomes soft and begins to caramelize lightly, enhancing its natural sweetness and flavor.
- Combine and melt cheese: Return the crispy hash browns to the skillet, layering them with the sautéed cabbage on top. Sprinkle the grated Irish cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts thoroughly, creating a deliciously gooey topping.
- Serve: Serve the hash brown skillet hot directly from the pan to enjoy the perfect combination of crispy potatoes, tender cabbage, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Use medium heat to avoid burning the potatoes before they are cooked through.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure the potatoes crisp up properly.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet to restore the crispy texture.
Keywords: Irish cheddar, cabbage hash brown, skillet recipe, Irish-inspired dish, crispy hash browns, caramelized cabbage, melted cheddar
