Brie Hashbrown Potatoes

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs vegetable oil
• 2 Tbs unsalted butter
• 2 large Idaho potatoes, washed, peeled and diced
• Pinch paprika
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 8 oz Brie cheese, rind trimmed off the bottom side

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
3. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the butter and the potatoes.
4.Season with a pinch of paprika and salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they become tender but crispy, about 10 minutes.
6. Add the onions and the juice. Season again with salt and pepper and increase the heat.
7. The potatoes should eventually start to brown. Add more butter, if desired.
8. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally so that potatoes brown on all sides.
9. Put cheese in the middle of the skillet on top of everything and place the pan in the center of the oven.10. Bake until the cheese melts, about 8 to 10 minutes.
11. Plate by putting a base of the hash browns on a plate and topping with a small wedge of the brie and a few sprinkles of green onion.
12. Serve immediately.