Easy Crispy Fried Cheese-Topped Hash Browns Patties

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• 3 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt)
• black pepper
• 8 slices kraft American cheese

1. Heat 2-3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 6-8 minutes or until tender (if adding in garlic add in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking).
2. In a bowl mix the thawed hash browns with onion, seasoned salt and pepper.
3. Heat more oil in the skillet; drop the hash brown mixture into about 3-inch rounds (if you find that the mixture has problems holding together then add in an slightly beaten egg).
4. Cook about 4-5 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and crispy (press down with a spatula to flatten).
5. Top each potato round with a slice of cheese; cook until melted.
6. Delicious!

onion, vegetable oil, hash browns, salt, black pepper, american cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-crispy-fried-cheese-topped-hash-browns-patties-175235 (may not work)