ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hash brown

Hash browns are a yummy breakfast food. It's made by taking potatoes and shredding them up into small pieces, like tiny little strings. Then, you cook them up on a frying pan until they get crispy and golden brown.

It's called "hash" because it's made from chopped up potatoes, just like a "hash" of foods mixed together. And "brown" because they turn brown when they're cooked.

Hash browns can be eaten by themselves, with eggs or even as part of a sandwich. They're super tasty and crispy, and a lot of people love to have them for breakfast, especially on the weekends!