They’re patties alright! Onion patties. These patties might work for certain recipes but fall short as a standout hash brown. McCain’s oval-shaped patties resemble the ones from McDonald’s.

I get a sneaky suspicion that’s why they’re called “patties” and not “hash brown patties” or “potato patties." They’re patties alright! Onion patties. These patties might work for certain recipes but ...