Sweet and Sassy Hash Browns

Ingredients and Weight:

• 500 grams Russet potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped cooked bacon
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce or hot sauce of choice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the vegetable oil. Mix well.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add the potato mixture to the pan and spread it out evenly.
5. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and starting to brown.
6. Remove from the oven and using a spoon or spatula, break up the hash browns into desired size pieces.
7. Return to the stove top, reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the hash browns are crispy and golden brown.
8. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information: (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approx. 350-400 calories (depending on the size of the serving)
• Fat: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 8g
• Note: Nutritional information may vary based on ingredients used and serving size.

Dish Characteristics:

• A unique combination of sweet and spicy flavors with the use of sugar and chili sauce or hot sauce.
• The hash browns are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
• The dish is full of different colors and flavors from the combination of vegetables and bacon.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was amazing! The combination of sweet and spicy flavors was perfect." - John Doe, New York, USA.
2. "The hash browns were crispy and delicious. The addition of vegetables and bacon made it even better." - Jane Smith, Los Angeles, USA.
3. "I love how easy this dish is to make yet it tastes like a five-star dish." - Michael Johnson, Chicago, USA.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to dice the potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking.
• Adjust the amount of sugar and chili sauce according to your preference for a spicier or less spicy dish.
• If you want to add more protein, consider adding cooked ground meat like sausage or chicken during step 4.