Here’s a great solution when you lust for hash-browns and have no taters;)
Crush some potato chips into pan (ridges are best) add a little water and vegetable oil. Heat until the water evaporates and the oil makes the chips crispy again.
Serve.
p.s. if that is politically incorrect substitute cooked-crackers for hash-browns.
How could cooking potato chips be less PC than cooking white people?