Hash brown potatoes and cheese cooked together in a hot waffle iron - add an egg and it's a meal!
- 3 cups thawed shredded hash brown potatoes
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 Tablespoon grated onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled sage
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
- chopped chives for garnish
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Mix 2 eggs with the flour and spices. Whisk together and set aside. In another large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, cheese and hash browns.
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Pour the liquid into the dry bowl and gently stir to incorporate it all together.
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Let is sit for about 15 minutes.
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Heat a waffle iron (I used a Belgian waffle maker. They are deeper).
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Place 2/3 of a cup of the mixture into the waffle maker, close, and cook for about 5 minutes.
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When they are done the waffles will be golden brown and will come off the iron easily. If it sticks, give it another minute or two.
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Remove the waffle and set on a rack in the oven at 250 degrees. This will keep them warm until you are ready to serve.
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When all the waffles are cooked, serve them with a soft egg on top and some chopped fresh chives.
Variations include adding meat, like ham, bacon or sausage. Use a different kind of cheese. Jack, swiss, gruyere, provolone and mozzarella are good options.
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