Description
Crispy golden egg & cheese hash brown waffles elevate breakfast with irresistible comfort. Hash brown edges crunch while melted cheese creates delicious harmony waiting to satisfy morning cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking and Optional Ingredients:
- Cooking spray or a little oil for greasing the waffle iron
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, avocado, hot sauce
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine hash browns with beaten eggs, creating a cohesive mixture that will bind well during cooking.
- Incorporate shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the hash brown blend, ensuring even distribution of seasonings throughout the mixture.
- Prepare the waffle iron by warming it and applying a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully deposit a portion of the hash brown mixture into the center of the preheated waffle iron, gently spreading it to cover the surface evenly.
- Close the waffle iron lid and allow the hash brown waffle to cook until it develops a crisp, golden-brown exterior with a perfectly cooked interior.
- Delicately remove the cooked waffle from the iron, taking care not to break its delicate structure.
- Repeat the process with the remaining hash brown mixture, maintaining consistent cooking technique for each waffle.
- Once all waffles are prepared, serve immediately to enjoy their peak crispiness and temperature.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere to add unique flavor profiles and keep the dish exciting.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure you’re using frozen hash browns without added wheat ingredients or make your own from fresh potatoes.
- Add extra protein by mixing in crumbled bacon, diced ham, or chopped cooked sausage to elevate the breakfast experience.
- Create a lighter version by using egg whites instead of whole eggs and selecting low-fat cheese to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg