Sweet Potato Hash Browns Homemade

• teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine↗2
• tablespoons vegetable oil, divided↗3
• medium onion, diced↗1
• tablespoon brown sugar↗1
• medium baking potato, peeled and shredded↗1
• medium sweet potato, peeled and shredded↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄2
• slices bacon, cooked and crumbled↗4
• cup chopped pecans, toasted1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter and 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Saute the diced onion for 15 minutes or until golden.

3. 3

   Add in the brown sugar; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix together the onion mixture, shredded potatoes, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   *Dothis in batches--drop the potato mixture into 3 1/2 inch rounds; cook 5 minutes on each side or until golden (add more oil as necessary).

7. 7

   Press down with a spatula to flatten.

8. 8

   Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon and pecans.