We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hash browns are as American as apple pie. They're delicious, which probably explains why they are a staple at every diner or brunch joint in ...

Hash browns are surprisingly difficult to get right. This is one culprit you may not be paying close enough attention to.

Q. Every time I've tried to make homemade hash browns from freshly chopped potatoes, I either get a gummy, sticky mass of potato mush or clumps of starchy, barely cooked potatoes. What am I doing ...