Waffle-iron hash browns are perfectly crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and there are virtually no dishes to clean up!
This morning I took Clara and Molly to the grocery store and no less than five people told me that I “sure had my hands full”. Perhaps the extra attention had something to do with the fact they were covered in the herb mix from the pita crisp samples, pulled down one cardboard display for bologna, and Houdini’d out of the so-called childproof seatbelt on the coveted race car shopping cart at least 10 times. So there’s that.
Mornings are crazy. But I still love ’em. Especially when they involve a waffle-iron.
You already got a glimpse of our newfound waffle obsession. Frank has been talking about making waffles since our girls were born. I’m suspicious that it’s deeply woven into his self-crafted job description as a dad. Long before those girls could even attempt solid foods, he had his eye on the prize – Saturday morning waffles. Thankfully, we are now in America where waffle irons (not to mention fried chicken) are abundant.
These “waffles” are something a little different. A classic breakfast combo with a twist. Hash browns made in a waffle-iron have serious advantages:
- Golden brown and crispy on both sides
- Tender and perfectly cooked inside
- Endlessly adaptable (we added parmesan and shredded kale)
- No pans to clean!
The result is golden brown, perfectly crispy, and got the kid stamp of approval – our girls couldn’t get enough. We served them with eggs, but truthfully, they would be great with a smear of butter all on their own.
More Yummy Waffle Ideas
- Overnight Yeasted Whole Wheat Waffles
- Savory Waffles with Sausage and Cheddar
- Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Waffle Sundaes with Bourbon Chocolate Sauce
Favorite Tools
Parmesan-Kale Hash Brown Waffles
Equipment
- waffle iron
- Box Grater
Ingredients
- 2 Baking Potatoes (about 1 pound total)
- ¼ cup Shredded Parmesan
- 2 large leaves Kale, very finely chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron on medium-high.
- Shred potatoes with a box grater or in a food processor. Squeeze the shredded potatoes in clean, dry dish towel to remove as much liquid as possible (this is key to getting crispy potatoes). Toss potatoes with parmesan, kale, salt and pepper.
- Spray the waffle iron generously with nonstick cooking spray. Pile the potato mix on the waffle iron and press to close. Cook until the hash browns are golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition
We shared this over on Instagram, but I couldn’t resist sharing it again here. We’ve been riding our bikes all over Kansas City. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous this weekend, so if you’re biking around KC, keep an eye out for our fearless foursome!
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Hash browns in a waffle iron? This is brilliant! I’m drooling over how crispy they look. Yum!
Hi. Do we need to steam or boil the potatoes first?
No – they’ll steam right in the waffle iron. You can put them in raw. Just be sure to adjust the heat as needed so that the potatoes cook all the way through without burning on the outside. Depending on your iron and the thickness of the “waffles”, the cook time will vary.