Yucca Hash Browns

Ingredients:

• Yucca root

• Olive oil or cooking spray

• Salt and pepper

• Optional: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika for added flavor

• Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, chopped green onions

Instructions:

1. Peeling and Preparing Yucca:

• Peel the yucca root and cut it into manageable chunks.

1. Grating Yucca:

• Use a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment to grate the yucca.

1. Squeezing out Excess Moisture:

• Place the grated yucca in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.

• Squeeze out excess moisture from the yucca.

1. Seasoning the Mixture:

• Place the squeezed yucca in a mixing bowl.

• Season with salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings you prefer, such as onion powder, garlic powder, or paprika.

1. Forming Hash Browns:

• Take small portions of the yucca mixture and shape them into hash brown patties.

1. Cooking the Hash Browns:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Carefully place the yucca hash browns in the skillet, ensuring they are not too crowded.

• Cook until the bottom side is golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook the other side.

1. Draining Excess Oil:

• Place the cooked yucca hash browns on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

1. Optional: Keep Warm in Oven:

• If making a larger batch, you can keep the cooked hash browns warm in a low-temperature oven.

1. Serve and Enjoy:

• Serve the yucca hash browns hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or chopped green onions.

Feel free to customize and season this recipe according to your taste preferences. Yucca hash browns are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast dish and can be enjoyed as a side with various meals.