Description
Crispy golden waffles made with hashbrowns, smoky turkey bacon, and melted cheese offer a savory and satisfying twist on breakfast. Quick to make and perfect for breakfast or a special dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded hashbrowns (fresh refrigerated recommended)
2 large eggs
1 cup bacon bits, cooked (turkey bacon or omitted for vegetarian)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack preferred)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat
Generously spray with non-stick cooking spray
In a large bowl, combine hashbrowns, bacon bits, and cheese
Beat eggs in a separate dish, then add to the mixture
Season with salt and pepper, mixing until well combined
Scoop 1 cup of the mixture into the preheated waffle iron
Spread the mixture evenly and cook according to waffle iron instructions until golden and crispy
Repeat with remaining mixture
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the best texture
Substitute turkey bacon to ensure the dish is halal-compliant
Omit eggs for a lighter version
For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon bits
Store leftover waffles in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg