Cheesy Hash Brown Waffles (Printer-Friendly)

Golden hash brown waffles with sharp cheddar and aromatic spices, ideal for a tasty brunch or side.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease it with nonstick spray or oil.
02 - In a large bowl, thoroughly mix thawed hash browns, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, eggs, green onions, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and slightly sticky.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 cup of the mixture onto the center of the hot waffle iron and gently spread to cover most of the surface.
04 - Close the waffle iron and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until waffles are golden brown and crispy. Cooking time may vary by appliance.
05 - Carefully remove the cooked waffle and repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
06 - Serve immediately with optional sour cream, chopped chives, or hot sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside with that molten cheese interior that makes your kitchen smell incredible while they cook.
  • Actual breakfast that feels like you're cheating, except you're just using a waffle iron creatively.
  • Freezer-friendly means you can make a batch on Sunday and have gourmet mornings all week without thinking.
02 -
  • Dry your hash browns thoroughly or they'll steam and turn soggy instead of crispy—I learned this the hard way with my first batch.
  • Every waffle iron heats differently, so the first waffle is really your test run for timing on yours specifically.
03 -
  • Measure out your portions beforehand so you're not fumbling with a mixing bowl over a hot waffle iron.
  • Listen for the steam to slow and nearly stop—that's your sign the waffle is done cooking, not the timer on your phone.
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