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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 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
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
Flip the hash browns and cook, still undisturbed, until the other side is browned and crispy, 4 to 5 more minutes.
- 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
Add the onions and ham on top of the cooked hash browns. Place the cheese slice on top; turn off the heat.
- 7
Let stand until the cheese melts; serve right away.
- Calories 290.08 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.98 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 23.36 g 8%
- Total Fat 17.33 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 6.91 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.78 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 514.05 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 352.13 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns healthy?
- Restaurant-Style Waffle House–Inspired Hash Browns has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 290.08 calories and 7.98 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 514.05 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.91 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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