WAFFLED AND LOADED HASH BROWNS

Waffled and Loaded Hash Browns image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield about 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 small all-purpose potatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, for the waffle iron
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more, for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar, chopped tomato and chopped pickled jalapeno, for serving

Steps:

Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
Peel the potatoes, then shred on a box grater. Squeeze the excess liquid into a bowl and reserve.
Put the shredded potatoes, butter, chives, 2 teaspoons of the potato liquid, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl and toss to combine.
Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with melted butter. Put a scant 1/2 cup of the potato batter into the waffle iron, close gently and cook until golden and crisp, 4 to 8 minutes. Keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining waffles.
Top the waffled hash browns with sour cream, Cheddar, tomato and pickled jalapeno.