Crispy Homemade Hash Browns

Name: Crispy Homemade Hash Browns
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes; 1/2 vidalia onion; 5 slices thick bacon or 5 slices Canadian bacon, finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (optional); 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated (optional); 3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives (to garnish, optional) (optional) or 3 tablespoons green onions (to garnish) (optional)

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Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes
1/2 vidalia onion
5 slices thick bacon or 5 slices Canadian bacon, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, finely minced (optional)
1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives (to garnish, optional) (optional) or 3 tablespoons green onions (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

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["Microwave the potatoes for 4 to 5 minutes, let cool until you can handle them.", "Grate the potatoes and onion in a food processor using the grater attachment, or grate by hand.", "Cook the bacon, but not too crisp, as it will cook with the potatoes.", "In a medium bowl, add the grated potato mixture, the onions, and the bacon. Add cheese now and/or garlic now, if you are using it. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and mix thoroughly together.", "Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just starts to foam.", "Add the potato mixture and using a spatula or wooden spoon, press the potatoes firmly into the bottom of the pan.", "Increase heat to medium-high and let the potatoes brown and crisp for 6 to 8 minutes.", "Cut the potatoes into wedges, remove from pan, add remaining butter/oil and slide wedges into pan. Some folks turn the entire \"pancake\"" onto a plate