Hash Browns with Bacon

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Norton
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Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by Norton » Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:54 pm

Had this for breakfast last week.. The potatoes tasted about the same as restaurant potatoes. Very small bits of bacon, but they added plenty of flavor . These would be better if they were fried up crispy. I added one pack of bacon flavor cheese spread to add calories. I heated the cheese in boiling water first and melted into the potatoes really well.
The flavor was outstanding after that and It was a fairly filling stand alone breakfast.
Also a 2006 era pound cake with Taster's Choice Instant coffee. The pound cake tasted about like a Made in USA Tastee Cake. The texture was a bit grainy. I think the sugar was beginning to slightly crystallize. Again it still sweet and had a strong vanilla flavor .
Good item for dessert. :D :D
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Re: Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by RockyRaab » Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:39 pm

Cheese makes everything better, doesn't it? Very nice job, sir.
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Re: Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by housil » Sat Nov 08, 2014 4:11 am

I also like these hash browns

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Re: Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by rattattoo » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:07 am

Nice food... yada-yada...
Now. WHAT'S the knife??

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Re: Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by Ruleryak » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:42 am

I've cooked up the hashed browns on a skillet with some extra oil before, definitely much better crispy. I've never thought to dump in the cheese, looks really tasty! Reminds me of au gratin potatoes.

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Re: Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by elandil » Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:31 pm

rattattoo wrote:Nice food... yada-yada...
Now. WHAT'S the knife??
Yes, inquiring minds want to know where that unique and beautiful hunk of steel came from...

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Re: Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by thickice » Sat Nov 08, 2014 6:52 pm

It is an AG Russell folding chief's knife, used to be made in 2 sizes, apparently discontinued now and replaced with this: http://www.agrussell.com/a-g-russell-fo ... h137BKG10/

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Re: Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by Norton » Sat Nov 08, 2014 7:28 pm

thickice wrote:It is an AG Russell folding chief's knife, used to be made in 2 sizes, apparently discontinued now and replaced with this: http://www.agrussell.com/a-g-russell-fo ... h137BKG10/
It's my brother's camping knife,

Now that cook's knife looks far more practical, the problem with the one I used was the handle is not user friendly when it is greasy or wet. The blade is razor sharp. I was afraid of cutting myself with it. It is a good knife to pack away when space in at a premium. But a good solid handle is worth it when you are camping, You cut your palm out there then you have a hard time paddling the canoe,. I plan to buy a traditional French Mountaineer folding knife. I think the brand is called Opiline. I have had one before and they are a great field knife for cutting up food and rope.

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Re: Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by rattattoo » Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:14 pm

Thx, Norton.
Fortunately for me [and my budget] that's outta my range and I can justify not getting it since it goes almost 7oz... that's a hunka-chunka cuttin' steel !
BTW the Opinels are great and you can almost always find a really great deal on them over on eBay. I've seen lot-sales of several knives in acceptable shape go for under $20... look for the carbon steel ones. The little bit of extra care is worth it for the quality of the steel.

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Re: Hash Browns with Bacon

Post by Ruleryak » Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:06 pm

thickice wrote:It is an AG Russell folding chief's knife, used to be made in 2 sizes, apparently discontinued now and replaced with this: http://www.agrussell.com/a-g-russell-fo ... h137BKG10/
Thanks for the info - welcome to the forums!

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