home fries vs. hash browns

home fries vs. hash browns: What's the difference?

Home fries and hash browns both refer to types of potatoes fried in hot fat, often after being boiled. Home fries are typically cubed, chunked, or diced. Hash browns can be sliced, shredded, or mashed. Sometimes, the same potato preparation might be called either one, but home fries often also contain peppers or onions, while hash browns rarely do.