Waffle Hash Browns are a unique way to utilize your waffle iron. Load them up with eggs for the main entree the whole family will love.
When I paged through the lasted edition of Cooking Light, I saw a recipe I had to try – Waffled Hash Browns. I was amazed. Two classic comfort foods joined together!
What does that mean for this recipe? It means no shredding potatoes! All you need to do is put those puppies straight into your blender and use the pulse button.
Pulse the potatoes 3-4 times (don’t puree!) and boom- shredded potatoes!
Check out how simple it is to shred potatoes in my live clip from the show Living With Amy.
I always leave the skin on potatoes, even when I mash them. The skin of a potato is loaded with good for you nutrients and fiber so don’t put it down the drain! There are so many variations on this basic waffle hash brown recipe.
I made them as a side dish with a Greek yogurt sauce, but my kids like them with ketchup. My favorite way –> topped with a fried egg served for dinner. 😉
How To Fry An Egg
- Heat 2 tsp butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the pan is hot, crack eggs, one at a time, carefully and slowly into the pan.
- IMMEDIATELY turn down the heat to low, season with a bit of salt & pepper if desired.
- Slowly cook eggs until white is set and yolks are cooked to your preference, longer for over hard eggs.
That’s it. So easy if you have the pan at the proper temperatures!
The perfect compliment to the waffle hash browns. The only tricky part of this recipe is removing the extra moisture from the potatoes -remember they are 80% water – with the paper towel.
Just use a large enough bowl lined with a paper towel and it is easy and less messy. I used a small bowl the first time, and that was a bit messy as the potato chunks were all over my counter. You don’t need to get that much moisture out. I forgot this step once and the hash brown turned out just fine.
Be aware that the waffle iron will not close tight at first. It will be really full – until they start to cook down a little. After 2 minutes you will be able to carefully close the waffle iron and finish cooking the potatoes.
Related: You might also like these make-ahead roasted potatoes.
Waffle Maker Hash Browns & Fried Eggs
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp butter or oil
- 6 red potatoes
- 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Non-stick cooking spray
- paper towel
Instructions
- Heat waffle iron to medium-high
- Place the potato into blender and pulse until chopped, not pureed. Place paper towel into a bowl, then squeeze chopped potatoes with the paper towel, removing excess water
- Add seasonings to potatoes, stir. Spray waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Place potatoes onto the griddle, spreading evenly, waffle iron will be very full and won't close tightly.
- Cook 2 minutes, then carefully shut waffle iron tightly. Continue cooking 14 minutes.
- While hash brown is cooking, heat 2 tsp butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, crack eggs, one at a time, carefully and slowly into the pan. IMMEDIATELY turn down the heat to low, season with a bit of salt & pepper if desired. Slowly cook eggs until white is set and yolks are cooked to your preference, longer for over hard eggs
- Carefully remove waffle hash brown from the waffle iron. Divide hash brown into 4 -6 sections and top with a fried egg.
Notes
Optional Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- Mix all ingredients together and top hash brown from above recipe
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GiGi Eats Celebrities says
I FRIGGIN LOVE MY WAFFLE IRON BUT I DO NOT USE IT ENOUGH – I NEED ON THAT bad boy again, ASAP!!
Create Kids Club says
Dust it off and get it out Gigi! 🙂
Jessica @Nutritioulicious says
This is such a genius idea! Great way to put that waffle iron to use more!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Jessica! I loved finding another use, and am on the lookout for more! 🙂
abbey sharp says
Eggs + Waffles + Potatoes = HEAVENLY. This looks awesome!!!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Abbey – it is delish!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
What a delicious and unique recipe! Can’t wait to try it out! Fun giveaway too!!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Julie! I hope you do 🙂
Mariangelica @ Chasing Littles says
Wow, haven’t seen something like this before! i NEED TO GET ME ONE OF THESE
Create Kids Club says
You do, Mariangelica! I would rather make these than real waffles 😉
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Such a fun way to make hash browns! You’re really making me wish I had a waffle iron now!
Create Kids Club says
It is a great investment, Emily! 🙂
chocolaterunnergirl says
Yum! I have made these a few times! The first time I added too many potatoes and broke my waffle iron…Oops!
Fun giveaway too 🙂
Create Kids Club says
Oh no! I thought I may have broken mine the first time too, but it was just a loud cracking noise! I use potholders to squish it shut after the first 2 minutes. This seems to do the trick, and keep the waffle iron intact! 😉
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
I am obsessed with my waffle iron. Lately I’ve been really into these savory sweet potato waffles topped with a fried egg and avocado. It’s SO good. Obviously, these waffle hashbrowns are getting added to my list asap!
Create Kids Club says
Oh- sweet potato waffles! That is fantastic! I am going to be trying that next 🙂
Shannon @ KISS in the Kitchen says
I just keep starting at all those waffle pictures- looks. so. so. delicious.
Create Kids Club says
It tastes as good as it looks too, Shannon! 🙂
Blair says
This is such a clever idea! I want to make them for dinner TONIGHT! So yum!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Blair! They are so easy and tasty 🙂
Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit says
What a creative use of the waffle iron! Looks so delicious!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Tara!
Nurain Sabrina says
it looks so delicious! I’m gonna try this
Create Kids Club says
You won’t regret it! 🙂
Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says
What a clever way to use your waffle iron
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Julie! It was fun to make 🙂
Jackie says
This is such a good idea! If I won I would use the money to decorate our new home 🙂
Create Kids Club says
That sounds like a GREAT use of $700, Jackie!! Good luck on winning, but also with your new home! 🙂
Holly says
Love this idea using hash browns to make waffles! And I love topping it with a yummy runny egg! Great recipe and great giveaway too!
Create Kids Club says
My fav too, Holly!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I love this post! I had no idea waffles had been around for so long. I’m sure grateful to whomever planted those first potatoes because I can’t imagine my life without them 🙂
Create Kids Club says
HA! Ditto, Kelsie, on the planting of the first potato! I love learning tidbits of food history 🙂
Liz says
A waffle iron got missed on my birthday list! Can’t wait to get one & probably buy myself some spring updates for the kitchen!
Create Kids Club says
Liz – I would highly recommend! It has been a fun purchase that the whole family is having fun with!
Katie Morford says
I love the technique of using the blender to chop the potatoes. I’ve got to go pull out my waffle iron now!
Create Kids Club says
I am always looking for short cuts Katie! These potato waffles are worth pulling the waffle iron out of storage for! 🙂
Judy says
I would never have thought to use potatoes in my waffle iron. It turned out amazing and made a delicious dinner my whole family loved.