Camp's Creamy Emoji Hash Browns Will Have Your Family Feeling Emotional

Equipment Needed:

• Vegetable peeler

• Potato masher or hand mixer

• Baking sheet

• Deep-fry thermometer (if frying)

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. 1.

   Fill a large pot halfway with cool, generously salted water. Peel and roughly chop the potatoes, then add to the pot of water.

2. 2.

   Bring water to a boil and cook until a fork easily pierces the potatoes, about 10-15 minutes. Drain. Leave potatoes in the colander to steam dry, about 5 minutes.

3. 3.

   Meanwhile, melt the butter in the pan you used to cook the potatoes. Add the ranch dressing powder and stir until dissolved. Add potatoes back to the pot and MASH! Use a hand masher, fork, or hand mixer to break down the potatoes until smooth.

4. 4.

   Add the flour and cornstarch to the potatoes, stirring to combine.

5. 5.

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, kneading a bit until a compact dough forms. Roll the potato dough out to about a ⅓-inch thickness.

6. 6.

   With a mason jar lid or cookie cutter, cut circles out of the dough. Shape them into any emoji or design you’d like with spoons, straws, toothpicks, and paring knives.

7. 7.

   Place emojis in the refrigerator to chill while you heat your oil or preheat your oven to ensure the emojis retain their shape.

8. 8.

   To Fry: Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a high-sided pan to 375ºF/190ºC. Carefully lower 2-3 emojis into the hot oil and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping once. Remove from oil onto a paper towel to drain, and season both sides with salt.

9. 9.

   To Bake: Preheat the oven to 425ºF/220ºC. Remove the hash browns from the refrigerator and spray liberally with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip. Spray once more with baking spray and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.