Cheesy Hash Brown Waffles (Printable Version)

Savory potato waffles with sharp cheddar and spices, crispy outside and tender inside.

# What You'll 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 with nonstick spray or oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the hash browns, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, eggs, green onions, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well integrated and slightly sticky.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 cup of the mixture onto the center of the preheated waffle iron and gently spread to cover most of the surface. Close the iron and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
04 - Carefully remove the cooked waffle and repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
05 - Serve immediately topped with sour cream, chopped chives, or your preferred hot sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're ready faster than you'd expect, and your waffle iron finally does something other than make plain waffles.
  • The crispy exterior with that cheese-packed interior feels fancy enough for brunch but comes together with pantry basics.
  • Leftovers reheat perfectly in the toaster, turning a 30-minute breakfast into a grab-and-go weekday win.
02 -
  • Wet hash browns will steam instead of crisp, so take time to pat them dry—it's the difference between waffles and potato mush.
  • Your waffle iron's temperature matters; if yours runs hot, you might need just 4-5 minutes to avoid burning the outside while the inside stays cold.
03 -
  • The moment the edges start curling slightly away from the iron is when they're done—that's your signal, not a timer.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, keep the finished waffles warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch.
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