Ham and Cheese

Crispy hash brown waffles loaded with black forest ham and cheddar, seasoned with garlic, herbs and smoked paprika.

Ingredients

1 package		refrigerated hash brown potatoes (20-ounce package)
8 ounce	225 g	black forest ham, diced
1 1/2 cup	360 ml	shredded cheddar cheese
3		large eggs, beaten
2 clove		garlic, minced
2 tbsp	30 ml	fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 tsp	2.5 ml	dried thyme
1/4 tsp	1.3 ml	smoked paprika
to taste		kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the top and bottom of the waffle iron or coat with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, combine hash brown potatoes, ham, cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, thyme and paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Pour a scant 1/2 cup of the potato mixture into the waffle iron, close gently and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
Serve immediately.