Loaded Potato Waffles Recipe - The Washington Post

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If you love a loaded baked potato, then this crispy waffle made with hash browns just might become your new favorite dish. Shaquille O’Neal says he thinks the recipe from his cookbook, “Shaq’s Family Style” “might be one of my greatest contributions to the world.” We agree. To save time, slip your bacon in the oven and while it cooks, shred the cheese, slice the scallions and combine the other ingredients. Forgot to defrost your hash browns? Transfer them to a microwave-safe bowl and defrost in the microwave while the bacon cooks.

The number of waffles this recipe will make will depend on your waffle iron. We found it made about 10, using a Belgian waffle-maker.

Refrigerate slightly cooled waffles in a covered container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350-degree oven for about 8 minutes, or until crispy and hot.

Refrigerate uncooked batter in an airtight container up to 2 days in advance; or freeze it for up to 2 months. If frozen, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and prepare as directed.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 10 (Belgian-style waffles)

Directions

Time Icon Total: 1 hour 10 mins, (each waffle takes between 5 and 7 minutes.)

  • Step 1

    Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Place a towel-lined platter near your workspace.

  • Step 2

    Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet and transfer to the oven (no need to wait for it to be preheated). Roast the bacon for 18 to 20 minutes, or until it is crisped. Transfer to the prepared platter, let cool for about 2 minutes and then coarsely chop.

  • Step 3

    While the bacon cooks, preheat a waffle maker to medium-high heat. (If making more than a couple of waffles at a time, once the bacon is cooked, reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees so you can keep the waffles warm as you prepare them.)

  • Step 4

    In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, cheese, eggs, flour, scallions, butter, baking powder, salt, if using, and pepper. Add the bacon and stir until well combined.

  • Step 5

    For a Belgian waffle maker, add about 1 1/2 cups of the batter (you may need less, depending on your waffle maker) and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions for about 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

  • Step 6

    Transfer the waffle to a plate or place on a baking sheet in the warm oven. Repeat with the remaining batter.

  • Step 7

    Serve waffles with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with sliced scallions or chives, if desired.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (1 waffle), based on 10

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from “Shaq’s Family Style” by Shaquille O’Neal (Ten Speed Press, 2022).

    Tested by Ann Maloney.

    Published December 12, 2022

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