Cheesy Hash Brown Waffles (Printable Version)

Golden, crispy potato waffles packed with sharp cheddar and a hint of spice for a flavorful 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 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Dairy

04 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced

→ Pantry

06 - 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For Serving (optional)

11 - Sour cream
12 - Chopped chives
13 - Hot sauce

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer guidelines and lightly grease the plates with nonstick spray or oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded hash browns, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, eggs, green onions, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated and slightly sticky.
03 - Scoop about 1 cup of the mixture onto the center of the preheated waffle iron. Spread gently to cover most of the surface. Close the iron and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
04 - Carefully remove the cooked waffle and repeat with the remaining mixture. Serve immediately with sour cream, chopped chives, or hot sauce as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside with a secretly creamy, cheesy center that feels like you've cracked some code.
  • Breakfast actually tastes interesting without requiring a grocery store trip or an hour of prep work.
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can pop them in the toaster when mornings feel impossible.
02 -
  • Dry hash browns are absolutely critical—I've made these with damp potatoes and the whole thing turns into a dense, greasy brick that sticks to the waffle iron.
  • Don't overcrowd the iron; even though you want them full, leaving a little breathing room is what keeps them crispy instead of steamed.
03 -
  • If your hash browns release water during mixing, drain the extra liquid off before adding them to the waffle iron—excess moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
  • For maximum cheese flavor, combine hot hash browns with the cheese right before cooking so it gets extra melty in the iron.
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