My simple recipe for hash brown waffles can be made in minutes. A fun way to serve crispy hash browns for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

 

When I got my mini waffle maker I wanted to find things I could make with it other than just waffles. Hash browns was one of my first experiments because they can be served anytime of day.

After testing cook time and ingredients, I came up with this super simple hash brown waffle recipe. It’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

They are perfect served with eggs and bacon or as a side dish for things like pork tenderloin or chicken.

Hash brown waffle ingredients

• Hash browns – Frozen shredded hash browns that are thawed or refrigerated hash browns can be used.
• Cheese – Use your favorite shredded cheese. I am using cheddar but different blends or even a pepper jack cheese will work well.
• Butter – Melted unsalted butter helps to crisp up the potatoes.
• Salt and ground black pepper – You can use this for seasoning or substitute with your favorite seasonings.
• Non-stick cooking spray – Used to help crisp up the hash browns.

How to make hash brown waffles

Step one: Make sure if you are using frozen hash browns that they are thawed. You can thaw them in the microwave in intervals of 30 seconds. Then pat them dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.

Step two: Heat the waffle iron.

Step three: Mix hash browns, cheese, melted butter, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Step four: Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon the hash brown mixture on the iron and close. Cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Step five: Serve warm. If making these for a crowd, turn the oven on 200 degrees F and place finished waffles on a baking sheet in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve.

Recipe variations

Seasonings – Feel free to use your favorite seasonings. Seasoned salt, garlic powder, or Everything Bagel Seasoning are great choices.

Filling – Try adding in chopped bacon, diced ham, diced bell peppers, onions, or even a beaten egg.

How to serve waffle iron hash browns

Waffle maker hash browns can be served as part of a main dish or side dish. A few of our favorite ways include:

• Topped with sour cream, bacon, and diced green onions.
• Topped with chicken tenders and a drizzle of maple syrup.
• Topped with scrambled eggs and salsa or hot sauce.

How to store leftovers

Store: Let any leftovers cool completely and then store in an airtight container or zip bag. Keep the in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freeze: These freeze well. Let the cool and then place in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

Warm up: Reheat leftovers in the oven or in the toaster.

Common questions

Let me know if you try this easy recipe in the comments.

More easy waffle recipes

• Cinnamon roll waffles – Use canned cinnamon rolls to make delicious waffles. Perfect to use in a mini waffle maker.
• Tater tot waffles – A fun twist on hash browns.
• Bisquick waffles – Bisquick mix makes these waffles so easy to make.
• Cornbread waffles – Simple cornbread waffle recipe.