Cheesy Hash Brown Waffles (Printable Version)

Golden crispy waffles combining shredded potatoes, cheddar, and spices for a flavorful brunch or side.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Potatoes

01 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and patted dry

→ Cheeses

02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Dairy

04 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced

→ Pantry

06 - ¼ cup all-purpose flour
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ For Serving (optional)

11 - Sour cream, chopped chives, or hot sauce

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease with nonstick spray or oil.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together hash browns, cheddar, Parmesan, eggs, green onions, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until uniformly combined and slightly sticky.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 cup of the mixture into the center of the hot waffle iron, spreading gently to cover most of the surface.
04 - Close the waffle iron and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy, adjusting time as needed per appliance.
05 - Carefully remove the cooked waffle and repeat with the remaining mixture.
06 - Serve immediately with optional sour cream, chopped chives, or hot sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy outside and impossibly cheesy inside, making them feel indulgent without being complicated.
  • Ready in 30 minutes total, and most of that is just heating the waffle iron and waiting.
  • You can eat them right away, freeze them for later, or top them however you want depending on your mood.
02 -
  • Dry your thawed hash browns thoroughly or they'll release moisture that steams the waffle instead of crisping it—this is the single biggest difference between mediocre and perfect.
  • Don't pack the mixture too tightly into the waffle iron or the insides stay dense and gluey instead of becoming tender.
03 -
  • If your waffle iron has adjustable browning settings, start on medium-high since you want the outside truly crispy but the inside still tender.
  • Adding a tablespoon of melted butter to the mixture makes them even richer, though they're perfectly delicious without it if you're keeping things simple.
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