Ingredients
Hash Brown Mixture
- 1 1/4 cups frozen hash browns
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup diced onions
- 2 tablespoons diced fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron and spray both the top and bottom plates with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote crispiness.
- Combine ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the frozen hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, diced fresh chives, and salt and pepper until evenly combined.
- Cook in waffle iron: Place the potato mixture onto the preheated waffle iron, filling it comfortably but without overloading. Spray the top of the mixture with a little more nonstick cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Close and cook: Close the waffle iron lid and cook until the indicator signals it’s done, about 4 minutes total. If your waffle iron rotates, cook about 2 minutes on each side.
- Check doneness and crispiness: Open the lid to check the hash browns. If you prefer them crispier or more cooked through, close the lid and continue cooking, checking frequently until desired texture is achieved.
- Serve: Use a fork to carefully lift the hash browns out of the waffle iron. Serve immediately, optionally topped with a cooked egg or your favorite breakfast accompaniments.
Notes
- Waffle iron sizes vary; adjust the amount of potato mixture accordingly to ensure it cooks evenly.
- For extra crispiness, spray the potatoes lightly with cooking spray before closing the lid.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for more servings.
- Adding diced bell peppers or cooked bacon can enhance the flavor.
- Leftover hash browns can be reheated in a skillet or toast for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
