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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Crispy Cheddar Hash Brown Waffles

    Published: Apr 15, 2018 · Modified: Aug 29, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 12 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    If you are a potato and cheese lover, these crispy cheddar hash brown waffles are going to make your day! These cheesy waffle iron hash browns are perfect for breakfast, or a side dish. 

    a cheddar potato waffle on a plate
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    Have you used your waffle iron to make non-traditional foods yet?

    I love to make hash browns in a waffle maker because it makes them super crispy, almost like a latke, without the greasy mess you would get from frying in hot oil.

    The secret to getting your potatoes to crisp up is to pat the shredded potatoes dry with a paper towel after you shred them. Potatoes can release a lot of water when they are shredded and blot up that moisture helps make your potatoes can crisp up.

    I love savory recipes made in a waffle iron. I shared this Curry Sweet Potato Waffles recipe not too long ago and it was a huge hit in our house. My kids also surprised me when they liked these Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Rounds that I baked in my waffle maker.

    a stack of hash brown waffles on a plate

    Can you imagine a fried egg on top? It is making me hungry to just think about it! Use gluten free panko to keep this recipe gluten free!

    Your whole family will want to devour these waffle iron hash browns. You can top your savory waffles any way you like.

    Recipe step by step directions:

    It is so easy to cook hash browns in a waffle iron.

    Step 1: Shred and dry your potatoes.

    *Tip: If you want to save time, you can also use frozen hash browns to make these hash brown waffles. Just thaw out the hash browns and blot with a paper towel to dry.

    Potato hash brown waffle ingredients in a bowl.

    Step 2: Add shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, gluten free bread crumbs, scallions, an egg, and seasoning to a bowl and mix well.

    Step 3: Plug in your waffle maker to preheat. Make sure it is hot before you add your hashbrown potato mixture. I like to spray my waffle iron with olive or avocado oil to simulate it frying in oil. I like this easy-to-use oil mister for this purpose.

    raw shredded potato and cheese on a waffle maker

    Step 4: Add a medium-sized dollop of the shredded potato mixture onto the waffle iron. Add your hash brown potato mixture to the hot waffle iron and close the lid.

    Cook time varies per brand, and how hot the waffle iron gets. These hash brown waffles took about 5 minutes to cook.

    (Don't forget, you can always lift the lid and check on your hash browns easily to see if they are ready.)

    a crispy hash brown waffle on a white plate. A stack of hash brown waffles are on a plate behind this.

    Hash browns toppings ideas:

    • Sour cream
    • Applesauce
    • Scallions
    • Guacamole or avocado
    • With a fried egg!

    If you are looking for another great way to use hash browns, try these hash brown egg cups!

    Recipe FAQ:

    What is the best waffle iron to use to make hash browns?

    I like to use my Oster waffle maker to make savory waffles. It gets hot and the food gets very crispy.  I will say that clean-up isn't the easiest with this brand of waffle iron though, so consider using a waffle iron where the plates remove for easier cleanup.

    How do you get the hash brown potatoes to stick together?

    I used egg and cheese to help bind the shredded potato together for this savory waffle recipe. If you need this recipe to be egg-free, consider using an egg replacer.

    Can you make these hash brown waffles dairy-free/

    You can easily substitute and use dairy-free cheese.

    How long will these keep fresh?

    These waffles will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer. To re-crisp them, reheat in the toaster oven for 5-10 minutes.

    More gluten free breakfast ideas:

    • Gluten Free Birthday Cake Batter Waffles
    • Paleo Banana Flour Waffles
    • Gluten Free Bagels
    • Easy Gluten Free Coffee Cake

    Recipe

    Savory Crispy Cheddar Hash Brown Waffles

    Sandi Gaertner
    Easy crispy hash brown waffles you make in your waffle iron.
    5 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 177 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups shredded russet potatoes
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese
    • ⅓ cup gluten free panko
    • ¼ cup scallions
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil spray

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your waffle iron.
    • Wash the russet potatoes. Shred them with a shredder into a bowl.
    • Use a paper towel to blot the extra moisture from the shredded potatoes.
    • Add all ingredients to the shredded potatoes and mix well.
    • Open the waffle maker and spray with olive oil.
    • Add a dollop of potato mixture to the waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes. (You may need to open the lid and check how the potato waffle is cooking. It may take longer based on how hot your waffle iron gets.)
    • Serve with sour cream, applesauce, or any topping you like.

    Notes

    These are delicious fried in a waffle maker but you can cook them stovetop if you don't have a waffle maker.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 286mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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    1. Amy | The Cook Report

      April 16, 2018 at 5:35 am

      5 stars
      I love this idea! I definitely don't use my waffle iron enough

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        April 16, 2018 at 8:19 am

        Thank you so much Amy...I need to use mine more too 🙂

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