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Crispy Waffle Iron Hash Brown Patties

Name: Crispy Waffle Iron Hash Brown Patties
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package of refrigerated hash browns - 20 ounces (1lb 4oz); 1 medium onion (white or yellow) - grated; 1 cup cheddar cheese - grated; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided in half.; 1 large egg - slightly beaten; 2.5 teaspoons flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - optional; Optional garnish - a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions

Laura

October 3, 2025

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There’s something so incredibly satisfying about the crunch of crispy hash browns. This recipe is a fun twist on a breakfast classic that combines easy with texture and delicious flavor in every bite!

Meal Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Process: Regular waffle iron
Cooking Time: 6 to 10 minutes per batch
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4 to 6 – 12 small patties
Preparation Level: Beginner +

What You’ll Love

Quick and easy – They are quick to make for an easy breakfast or brunch. With a handful of simple ingredients and quick to make, these patties have a delicious crunch on the outside and are tender on the inside.
Texture – The waffle iron creates a unique crispy golden brown texture and a tender inside.
Flavor – The combination of grated russet potatoes, cheese, onion, and seasoning is so irresistible.
Fun to make – These hash browns are not only very tasty, they are fun to make and bring a smile to everyone who sees them on their plate!

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Ingredient Notes

Shredded potatoes: Refrigerated hash browns are used in this recipe. Frozen hash browns (thawed according to package).
Onion: White or yellow onion (grated) works best. Onion powder can be used in a pinch if you don’t have fresh onions.
Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese-grated.
Butter: Unsalted-melted
Large egg: Slightly beaten

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Step-by-Step Instructions

There is a gray cutting board with a partial onion, a mound of grated onion and a hand held grater on it. Cutting board is on a white and gray speckled surface.

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Preheat the waffle iron.
Grate onions using either a food processor or by hand with a box grater.
Spread out the grated onions on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and press any excess water.

There is a wooden cutting board with a block of white cheese, a mound of grated white cheese, and a hand held cheese grater. Wooden cutting board is on a white and gray speckled surface.

Grate the cheese – grate your own for the best flavor.

Clear glass bowl with a shredded potato mixture in it with a fork resting in the bowl. Bowl is on a white and gray speckled surface.

Place hash browns in a large bowl. Add onions and the cheese to the bowl. Pour in the beaten egg, half of the melted butter, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with a large fork.

There is a black round Iron Waffle maker with melted butter on it. There is a red silicone brush resting on the waffle iron. Waffle iron is on a white and gray speckled surface.

There is a black round Iron Waffle maker with uncooked hash browns on it. Waffle iron is on a white and gray speckled surface.

Brush both sides of the waffle iron with the remaining half of the melted butter.
Place a portion of the potato mixture on the waffle iron. Use a fork to spread it out evenly. The amount of potato mixture used for each batch, depends on the size of your waffle maker.
Cook until golden brown and crispy. Cooking time may vary depending on your waffle iron.

There is a black round Iron Waffle maker with cooked hash browns on it. Waffle iron is on a white and gray speckled surface.

Rebutter the waffle iron and repeat with the remaining potato mixture.
To keep cooked patties warm, place them on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan in a single layer and place it in a preheated oven. Serve warm.

See the recipe card below for complete measurements and cooking times.

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Laura Belle’s Tips

Preheat the waffle iron – Make sure it’s fully hot before adding the hash browns to ensure crisp edges and prevent sticking.
Squeeze out the moisture – Whether using fresh or thawed frozen hash browns, squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Less moisture equals more crisp.
Grease generously – Spray or brush both sides of the waffle iron with oil or nonstick spray before each batch for easy release and crispy edges.

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Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

There are cooked hash browns in an oval shape with waffle iron marks on it and a metal pancake flipper on brown paper.

Reheating

There are a few ways to reheat hash browns to retain a crispy texture.

Oven: Place patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a 400-degree preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Toaster Oven: Set the toaster oven to 400 degrees. Place hash brown patties on a baking sheet or a piece of aluminum foil. Heat for 8-10 minutes flipping halfway through.
Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the hash brown patties in a single layer in the basket. Cook for 5-7 minutes flipping halfway if necessary.
Stovetop: Heat a non-stick large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of either vegetable oil, canola oil, or butter. Place the hash brown patties in the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until heated through and crispy.

Serving Suggestions

Crispy hash browns are always the perfect side dish for a classic fried egg and bacon breakfast on relaxing lazy weekends.
Add a twist to that plain chicken dinner with these delicious homemade hash browns and your favorite veggies like roasted Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or corn casserole.

Yield: 4 to 6 servigs