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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Waffles

    Published: Oct 27, 2019 · Modified: May 7, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 511 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles by The Toasty Kitchen
    Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles by The Toasty Kitchen
    Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles by The Toasty Kitchen

    Ham and cheese hash brown waffles are the perfect all-in-one breakfast. Shredded hash browns, ham, eggs, and cheese are cooked in a waffle iron, making these savory waffles.

    Dollop of sour cream and chives on top of savory waffles.

    Have leftover ham from a holiday dinner, like Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas? This is the perfect time to make some savory waffles.

    Using a waffle iron makes the crispiest, most perfectly cooked hash brown waffles. Plus, these waffles are filled with ham, cheese, and eggs - the perfect all-in-one breakfast.

    Once you've made a batch of hash brown waffles, you'll see how easy it is to customize them with your favorite foods. Try using your favorite cheeses and herbs to create different flavors.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Ingredients for hash brown waffles. For this recipe, you'll need frozen shredded hash browns (thawed hash browns will also work, but are not necessary). You can also shred fresh potatoes with a box grater if you have them on hand.

    Sharp cheddar cheese can be substituted with just about any cheese you have on hand. Monterey jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, or parmesan cheese would all be great choices.

    Chopped ham can be substituted with cooked and crumbled sausage or cooked and crumbled bacon.

    Pouring hash brown waffles into waffle maker.

    Waffle maker

    For these waffles, I used an Oster Belgian Waffle Maker. It's inexpensive and always makes a great waffle - savory or sweet. I highly recommend it!

    Please note that if you're making different sized waffles on a different type of waffle maker - your waffle quantity and cooking times may vary.

    A plate of waffles with a fork.

    Hash brown waffle toppings

    Now that you've made hash brown waffles - what do you top them with? I like to top my waffles with a dollop of sour cream and more fresh chives.

    Here are some more savory waffle topping ideas:

    • a fried egg
    • avocado
    • salsa
    • greek yogurt
    • sour cream
    • caramelized onions
    • sautéed mushrooms
    • sliced tomato
    • shredded cheese
    • guacamole

    Or, make a toppings bar and let everyone top their own waffles with their favorite toppings.

    Dollop of sour cream and chives on top of savory waffles.
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    4.92 from 12 reviews

    Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Waffles

    Ham, Egg, and Cheese Hash Brown Waffles are the perfect all-in-one breakfast.
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time20 minutes
    Total Time25 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 428kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns
    • 8 ounces ham, diced
    • ½ medium onion, diced
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Grease waffle iron with butter or oil
    • In a bowl, add all ingredients, stirring to fully combine. 
    • Scoop 1 cup of mixture onto the middle of the preheated waffle iron. Cook until potatoes are crispy and golden, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from waffle iron and repeat with remaining mixture. Serve immediately. 

    Notes

    • This recipe is intended for a round Belgian waffle maker, but hash brown waffles can be made in any waffle maker. Please note your waffle quantity and times may vary based on model of waffle maker.
    • Savory waffle topping ideas: a fried egg, avocado, salsa, greek yogurt, sour cream, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, sliced tomato, shredded cheese, guacamole.
    • Nonstick cooking spray, used repeatedly on waffle irons, can cause a sticky buildup, making your waffle iron more sticky over time. I suggest using butter or oil instead of nonstick spray.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1215mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American

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    1. Kristina

      September 04, 2021 at 8:27 pm

      It was delicious! My husband doesn't like breakfast casseroles much because the hash browns and meats are mushy. Using the components in a waffle maker allowed them to become crispy and the result was delicious! After reading that someone had a sticking problem I over-oiled my waffle iron but found that was unnecessary and was able to make 4 more waffles without re-oiling and had no sticking issues at all! Great job on the recipe!

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    2. Leslie

      August 16, 2021 at 7:40 am

      I love potatoes but must be careful with my blood sugar. I substituted sweet potato for potatoes. I knew it wouldn't hold together as well and it didn't but great flavor! I had one, the cat stole one when I wasn't looking and my son ate the rest. I will try this again with half potato, half sweet potato. It's a great recipe and would probably work well fried like a pancake if one's waffle maker was too sticky. I'm happy to have found your site. There are many recipes I want to try!

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    3. Vicky

      February 07, 2021 at 11:35 am

      This stuck to my well oiled round waffle maker. Sorry, I will not try again.

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      • Heather

        February 07, 2021 at 11:48 am

        Hi Vicky, I'm sorry to hear that your waffles were sticking! It's hard to say what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you. I did some reading and often waffles will stick if the waffle iron is not hot enough, if the waffles didn't cook long enough, or if there is a buildup of nonstick spray on an older waffle iron.

        This article may help future readers: https://wafflemakershub.com/advice/stop-waffles-from-sticking-waffle-iron/

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        • Rachel

          January 24, 2022 at 7:26 am

          Can you freeze these??

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          • Heather

            January 24, 2022 at 8:23 am

            I have not tried freezing these myself so I'm not sure how they'd keep. Sometimes cooked potatoes that have been frozen and thawed can get a grainy texture. If you'd like to freeze your hash brown waffles, I'd recommend allowing them to cool completely, then placing a piece of wax paper between each and packing tightly in a freezer safe bag or container.

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            • Rachel

              January 26, 2022 at 4:41 am

              Thank you!

    4. Kathy

      October 29, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      We used Spam instead of ham because that’s what we had.
      Soooo good.

      Reply

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