[Freedom4US]

I bet that works good, easier than boiling. The trick is to rinse them after shredding, and then they need to be completely dry before frying or they'll be soggy. This is a PITA. Have experimented with this, because ORE-IDA and everyone wants WAY too much for a bag of frozen spuds. It's insane. But that's the price for convenience. Potato chips and corn chips are off the chart too. The fricking bag probably costs as much or more as the food.

[Jeff Chandler]

ORE-IDA and everyone wants WAY too much for a bag of frozen spuds.

A two pound bag of frozen hash browns is four bucks; three bucks for Kroger brand. That's about 30-40 cents a serving without the hassle of processing them or cleaning up the mess. And when I fry them they are as good as or superior to using fresh potatoes.

Some food is better fresh and some food isn't worth the bother.