If you like hash browns you will love this breakfast recipe idea for hash brown waffles! These incredibly delicious yet easy-to-make Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles are a great way to use up leftover ham or make just because!
Encouraging people to get their kids into the kitchen early and often has been a mantra of mine since my kids were about 2.
When you welcome your kids into the kitchen to assist you or take the lead when cooking or baking, you are not only helping teach them a life skill, you are allowing your kids/grandkids to spread their creative wings in a whole new arena and make some wonderful memories!
Cooking teaches kids planning, organization, follow through, math, science and so much more. My daughter and some of her friends got together to do a little cooking last week.
These easy-to-make Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles were one of the recipes they made and became a huge hit with the girls, even the picky eaters!
When kids help in the kitchen (no matter what age they are) they will at least try what they had a hand in creating, which often leads to new discoveries of new to them foods and flavors.
Sure kids may make a mess in the kitchen but that is all a part of the learning process and let's face it...We too can make a big mess in the kitchen. Am I right? I know I sure do sometimes! Lucky for me Brawny® is there for both my messes and my kids' messes!
The girls also made Cookie Truffles for dessert. They came, they cooked, they ate and they made memories! LOVE!
Some of the girls pictured in this post have been cooking in my kitchen since kindergarten! Today they made Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles which are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. These savory waffles were a huge hit, they even wanted them again the next day.
When the girls were very young and came over for playdates they were often loud and running around the house like crazy! One day I said "who wants to make cookies" and from that day on, the girls have baked and cooked up many things here.
When cooking, they listened to the instructions, were eager to learn they all took turns, they were much quieter (haha, winning), they had fun, tasted new things and helped me clean up. It became a ritual of girls coming over to hang out and then asking to cook something.
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How Do I Make Hash Brown Waffles?
- Making Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Waffles at home is easy. It's a one-bowl recipe.
- Grab your waffle iron/waffle maker.
- Combine the below ingredients in your bowl and then simply cook up the batter for your savory waffles in your heated and greased waffle iron and enjoy.
- You can dig in on them straight from the waffle iron or you can dress them up with an egg and even some roasted vegetables. Delicious!
Do I Need A Waffle Maker To Make Hash Brown Waffles?
Yes, in my opinion, you do, nothing else other than a waffle iron or waffle maker will do them justice and get them crisped up enough. In a pinch you can make them patty-style in a non-stick skillet, they just won't have the nooks and crannies a waffle would have.
For this, I use a mini waffle maker to make these Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles, however, any size waffle iron/waffle maker will work.
I actually have a regular-sized waffle maker and a mini waffle maker that I use exclusively for savory foods like these hash brown waffles and Waffle Maker Quesadillas (which are amazing and so much easier to make than the traditional way in my opinion).
Ingredients
- Hash browns or 3 cups shredded potatoes
- Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
- Diced ham
- Egg yolks
- Scallions
- Fresh parsley
- Salt & black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil
- Optional: Roasted asparagus and fried eggs for topping
Tips
- Make sure your waffle iron is clean, greased and then heated before adding batter.
- These are best enjoyed just as they are made.
- Play around with they variety of cheese you choose for various flavors.
- Top with an egg and/or roasted vegetables for a quality meal.
I really hope you try these Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles. These are definitely a keeper and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
And bonus these are gluten free waffles! They may not be traditional waffles however they are a perfect gluten free breakfast idea!
Enjoy!!
Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles
Ingredients
- 20 oz package of hash browns or 3 cups shredded potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced ham
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup chopped scallions
- 3 TBS chopped parsley
- Salt & black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for waffle maker
- Optional: Roasted asparagus and fried eggs for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes, cheese, ham, egg yolks, scallion, parsley, salt & pepper (season well).
- Mix gently until combined.
- Heat waffle maker/iron. Brush lightly with grapeseed or olive oil or spray with cooking spray.
- Once iron is hot, use a cookie scoop or spoon, to place mixture into each section of the waffle iron.
- (I happen to use a mini waffle iron for this, so I make one at a time, however, any type of waffle maker will work. The large the "waffles" the longer it will take to cook through).
- Cook the waffles until browned and crisp edges form.
- Use a fork and a small spatula to gently lift waffles out of the iron.
- Repeat with oil/cooking spray in between each use.
- Serve immediately.
Jean OToole says
Colleen!
Tried this recipe last night! Hubby loved it!! Thanks!
Jean
Joanna says
These sounded wonderful, but there was not nearly enough egg to bind it together. They never came out of the waffle maker without falling apart completely. Still tasted great, though!
Colleen says
Oh no! I have made them multiple times with no issues. I have a nonstick waffle maker (not sure if all waffle makers are that way or not) I spray it well and actually only use that waffle maker for savory dishes. Thanks for the feedback.
Ellen says
Tried this today - it was awesome! Definitely a keeper
Colleen says
Great to hear and now I need to make these again, its been awhile. My kids and husband really enjoy them.