Description

These Cheesy Hash Brown Waffles combine crispy, golden hash browns with sharp cheddar cheese, herbs, and garlic, cooked to perfection in a waffle iron. Perfect for a savory breakfast or brunch, they’re easy to make and can be served with a variety of toppings like eggs, smoked salmon, or pickled onions.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 kg potatoes, peeled and grated
1 tsp sea salt
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried marjoram (or oregano or both)
¼ cup all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free blend)
1 tsp baking powder

For Cooking

Cooking oil spray (avocado oil recommended) or oil and brush for waffle iron

Instructions

Prepare Potatoes: Add the grated potatoes to a bowl and sprinkle with sea salt. Toss thoroughly and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out moisture. Then squeeze out as much excess water as possible using a clean kitchen towel or your hands.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained potatoes, grated cheddar cheese, beaten eggs, minced garlic, dried marjoram or oregano, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. Mix well using a fork or spoon until evenly incorporated.
Preheat Waffle Iron: Set your waffle iron to medium heat and allow it to preheat fully to ensure even cooking.
Cook Waffles: Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil. Add about 1 cup of the batter to the center and spread it flat to cover the waffle iron evenly. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy, as potatoes take longer to cook than regular batter. Repeat with remaining batter.
Keep Warm: Place cooked waffles on a baking sheet and keep them warm in an oven preheated to 200°F (100°C) while finishing the rest.
Serve: Enjoy the cheesy hash brown waffles with your choice of toppings. Recommended pairings include sunny side-up eggs, smoked salmon, and pickled red onions.

Notes

To reduce chewiness, make sure to squeeze out excess water from the grated potatoes.
Adjust the amount of cheddar cheese to make waffles lighter or cheesier according to preference.
You can substitute marjoram with oregano or use a mix of both for a different herbal flavor.
For gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
Use avocado oil or another high smoke point oil for best results in the waffle iron.
Keep cooked waffles warm in the oven to maintain crispiness while finishing the batch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch
Method: Waffle Iron Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 waffle (about 150g)
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 1.2 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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