Description
These crispy hash brown waffles are a delicious and savory breakfast or brunch option made from shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, and fragrant spices all cooked to golden perfection in a waffle iron. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, they make a fantastic base for a variety of toppings like sour cream, avocado, or fried eggs.
Ingredients
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Hash Brown Waffles
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron: Plug in your waffle iron and allow it to fully heat up. Lightly coat the cooking surface with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the thawed and very well-drained hash browns with shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Cook the waffles: Spoon a generous amount of the hash brown mixture onto the center of the hot waffle iron, spreading it evenly toward the edges to form a uniform layer. Close the waffle iron and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the waffle is a beautiful golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove and repeat: Carefully remove the cooked waffle and place it on a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture, spraying the waffle iron with cooking spray between batches if needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the hash brown waffles hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, avocado slices, fried eggs, or a drizzle of hot sauce for an extra kick.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the thawed hash browns to ensure maximum crispiness in the waffles.
- These waffles are versatile and can be served for breakfast, brunch, or even as a savory dinner base topped with pulled pork or chili.
- If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, verify that your shredded hash browns are certified gluten-free.
