Crispy Waffle Iron Hash Browns
Frozen hash browns get pressed into a waffle iron with melted cheddar and a cracked egg for a crispy, cheesy breakfast cake with a runny yolk center. Ready in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 11g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat your waffle iron to high heat until it's hot, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Divide hash browns between two waffle iron cavities, pressing down firmly with a spatula.
Step 3
Sprinkle half the cheese over each portion, then crack one egg into the center of each.
Step 4
Close the lid and cook until the edges are deep golden brown and the egg whites set, 5–7 minutes.
Step 5
Lift out with a fork, slice in half if desired, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- waffle iron
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