SPICY HASH BROWN WAFFLES WITH FRIED EGGS

Spicy Hash Brown Waffles with Fried Eggs image

Refrigerated hash brown potatoes will help you make quick work of these crunchy waffles. Put out lots of toppings so everyone can design their own. -Nancy Judd, Alpine, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 large eggs, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1-3/4 cups refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
Optional toppings: Salsa, guacamole, sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk 1 egg, salt, cumin, pepper and chili powder. Stir in potatoes, onion, green chiles and salsa. Bake in a preheated waffle iron coated with cooking spray until golden brown and potatoes are tender, 8-12 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Break remaining eggs, 1 at a time, into pan. Reduce heat to low. Cook to desired doneness, turning after whites are set if desired. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand 3 minutes or until melted., Serve eggs with waffles and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 570mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.