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Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns

Crispy-edged and tender inside, these hash browns deliver that classic diner bite with buttery potatoes, sweet pops of onion, and savory ham under a melty blanket of American cheese. Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns are perfect for a hearty breakfast or a comforting late-night snack, bringing the griddled flavor you crave straight to your table.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns
  1. 1

    Gather all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Whisk the butter and oil together in a small bowl. Set aside 2 teaspoons of the butter mixture for later. Heat the remaining butter mixture on one side of a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Place the hash browns on the buttered side of the skillet in a round about 5 inches wide. Cook without stirring until the edges are browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Flip the hash browns and cook, still undisturbed, until the other side is browned and crispy, 4 to 5 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, add the reserved butter mixture to the other side of the skillet; add the onion. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the ham to the onion, and cook for 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the onions and ham on top of the cooked hash browns. Place the cheese slice on top; turn off the heat.

  7. 7

    Let stand until the cheese melts; serve right away.

About This Recipe

Restaurant Style Waffle House Inspired Hash Browns is a Soul Food breakfast recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Butter, Canola Oil, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 290.08 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns?
It is a Soul Food waffle recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
What is Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns made of?
The main ingredients are American Cheese, Butter, Canola Oil, Diced Ham, Diced Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
How long does it take to make Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns?
About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 290.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.

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