Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes (1 lb.)

• ¼ cup chopped onion or green onions (optional)

• 1 Tbs. cooking oil

• ½ tsp. pepper

• ½ tsp. paprika

Preparation

Peel and shred potatoes (they should yield about 3 cups)  Rinse and drain well.  Pat potatoes as dry as possible.  In a large mixing bowl stir onions and potatoes together.  Add the oil, pepper and paprika; toss till potatoes are well coated.  Spread potatoes in a 15x10x1 inch baking pan.  Bake at 450° F for 25 to 30 minutes, stir once or twice while baking.  Serves 4 at 131 calories per serving.