Waffle Iron Hash Brown Tater Tots

Waffle Iron Hash Brown Tater Tots in a waffle iron

I’m no stranger at using my waffle iron for other things than waffles.  Our two favorites are waffle pizza dippers  and waffle iron cinnamon rolls. I had seen people on Pinterest trying out hash browns so I thought I would give it a whirl!

Bagged hash browns didn’t work out so well in my opinion. Turned out dry and seem to burn too easily. BUT tater tots worked PERFECTLY!!! They have a nice crispy outside with a tender middle. YUM!

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NOTE: The frozen tater tots have to be partially thawed before going in to waffle iron. So as soon as I get up in the morning, I’ll grab the bag out of the fridge and let it sit  out while I get the morning coffee brewing.  After I enjoy my first cup, the tots are ready to rock!

Waffle Iron Hash Brown Tater Tots

NOTE: Serving size  and and quantities of waffles will vary based on the size of your waffle iron.  Mine 7 inch iron made 4  waffles,  which is 8 servings.

  1. Set waffle iron to medium /high.  Wait until iron indicates it is ready to go and spray with non-stick stray or coat with oil. Set tater tots evenly on  waffle iron.   My iron measures 7 inches across and I used about 22 tots per waffle.Tater Tots placed on a waffle iron
  2. Close iron and press down firmly to flatten out the tots a little.  While they cook, you press down more and more as they continue to cook. Total cooking time is about 2-3 minutes depending on your waffle iron.Tater Tots being pressed with a waffle iron
  3. When done, season with salt and or pepper to taste. Serve these Waffle Iron Hash Brown Tater Tots with your favorite breakfast eggs and some fruit for a fun, filling breakfast!Waffle Iron Hash Brown Tater Tots topped with ketchup, on a white plate with eggs

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4.75 from 8 votes

Waffle Iron Hash Brown Tater Tots

Author Corey Valley
I'm no stranger at using my waffle iron for other than waffles. Waffle pizzas, cinnamon rolls and now our new favorite Waffle Iron Hash Brown Tater Tots!
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • non-stick spray or oil

Instructions

  • Set waffle iron to medium /high. Wait until iron indicates it is ready to go and spray with non-stick stray or coat with oil. Set tater tots evenly on waffle iron. My iron measures 7 inches across and I used about 22 tots per waffle.
  • Close iron and press down firmly to flatten out the tots a little. While they cook, you press down more and more as they continue to cook. Total cooking time is about 2-3 minutes depending on your waffle iron.
  • When done, season with salt and or pepper to taste. Serve with your favorite breakfast eggs and some fruit for a fun, filling breakfast!

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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Post updated September 2020

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17 Comments

  1. Francene+Sheehan says:

    Hi Corey, I love your website. Can i use mini tater tots in waffle iron?

    1. I don’t see why not 🙂 Just use a couple more to fill up your waffle iron 🙂

  2. Gina Miller says:

    5 stars
    I don’t have a waffle iron. . . so I will try these in my George Foreman grill!!
    Thank you for this wonderful idea 🙂

  3. 4 stars
    Scramble 2 eggs… get your iron ready, spray it, and add a handful of chopped tomatoes, peppers and onions… close the iron and let it cook for a minute. Open it back up, and add the eggs. Let cook for 3 minutes on medium, and you’ll have a perfect omelette! Add a little cheese, and fold it over… SO good. Would go perfect with the hash browns!

  4. 5 stars
    This was fun and easy. Thanks for being here when I needed you. 🙂 I was pretty sure I had the concept figured out, but your directions made it fast and easy. My family REALLY enjoyed heart-shaped tater-waffles for V-day breakfast.

    1. I’m so happy your family loved them! Happy V-Day!

  5. 5 stars
    This article don’t lie! 3 to 3.5 minutes, I couldn’ believe they cooked so fast! After squishing them down at first, I locked my Waffle Iron down. Tater Tots are cheaper than loose frozen hash browns too. They are indeed- some of the best hash browns I ever ate! These are not quite like McDonalds hash browns, they are soft inside and crispness is just wonderful.

    1. I am so glad you loved them as much as we do David!

  6. Use FROZEN tator tots, correct? Thanks.

    1. Yes, but as I stated in the direction….”NOTE: The frozen tater tots have to be partially thawed before going in to waffle iron. So as soon as I get up in the morning, I’ll grab the bag out of the fridge and let it sit out while I get the morning coffee brewing. After I enjoy my first cup, the tots are ready to rock!”

      I hope that helps 🙂

  7. 5 stars
    want to make them even better? Try putting french fried onions on them. Also, I thaw them using the microwave defrost setting.