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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
Crispy Waffle Iron Hash Browns
comfortquickamericaneggscrispyfluffyweeknightbreakfast

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat your waffle iron to high heat until it's hot, about 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Divide hash browns between two waffle iron cavities, pressing down firmly with a spatula.

  3. Step 3

    Sprinkle half the cheese over each portion, then crack one egg into the center of each.

  4. Step 4

    Close the lid and cook until the edges are deep golden brown and the egg whites set, 5–7 minutes.

  5. 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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