Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Nachos

Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Nachos will bring your breakfast to new heights, literally! The Hash Brown Waffles are piled high with your favorite breakfast staples like bacon, eggs, and cheese. If you love a hearty breakfast, check out my Country Breakfast Skillet recipe. To satisfy the sweet tooth, add some Apple Fritter Bread to this, and any other breakfast!

Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Nachos

Nachos for breakfast?!? Of course! Nachos are no longer just a late-night snack or appetizer. These Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Nachos will be the breakfast that is asked for time and time again, and there are no chips required! Nachos have come a long way since 1943 and ‘Nacho’s Especiales’–Nacho’s Specials. Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya put together some cut tortillas, cheese, and jalapenos for a snack, just using what ingredients he had. Now, we know how many options there are when it comes to nachos today. But, these Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Nachos will be your new favorite, and as a bonus, they are a great way to help you get back on your feet the morning after a late night out!

Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Nachos Recipe

Hash Brown Waffles: This will be the base that holds all the toppings for your nachos. (Full recipe and instructions here)

• shredded potatoes
• eggs
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Scrambled Eggs: It wouldn’t be a real breakfast nacho without eggs!

• vegetable oil
• onion
• eggs
• salt

Toppings: There are many toppings you could choose from, but these are the toppings I used.

• bacon
• shredded cheese
• jalapeno
• tomato
• salt
• pepper
• sour cream
• hot sauce

 

How to Make Hash Brown Waffles

Hash Brown Waffles are the perfect base to layer all the deliciousness of your Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Nachos. I love to eat these plain, so don’t forget about this recipe to make as a lighter breakfast or side with scrambled eggs!

First, grease and preheat the waffle iron. Next, mix the shredded potatoes, eggs, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, and pepper together and spread half the potato mixture onto the waffle iron. After 12-15 minutes you will have the foundation for your breakfast nachos.

What Type of Potatoes Should I Use?

Russet potatoes are the best choice for the crispiest Hash Brown Waffles. Because of the starch in the Russets, you will get more of the crispy on the outside, soft on the inside hash brown. If you choose a more waxy potato, like a Yukon Gold, your Hash Brown Waffles may stick together a little better, but you will not get them as crispy. Save the waxier potatoes for your potato salads.

Can I Use Frozen Shredded Potatoes or Hash Brown Patties?

Yes, you may buy shredded potatoes to use, frozen or fresh. I suggest the fresh shredded potatoes if you are not grating your own since there will not be as much moisture in these. If you buy the frozen shredded potatoes, be sure to let them thaw and blot out as much of the excess water as possible. When you think you have all the moisture out, blot some more, just to be sure! If you are short on time, grab some frozen hash brown patties to use.

How to Make Scrambled Eggs

Using a medium pan, heat up the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook them for about 5 minutes before adding the eggs. Remember to lightly beat the eggs before pouring them onto the pan. One trick I have learned is to constantly pull the eggs to the center of the pan until they are all cooked. Remove them from the heat and set them aside. For another recipe for scrambled eggs, try my  Country Buttermilk Scrambled Eggs to add to the breakfast nachos.

How to Layer your Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Nachos

It’s time to pile everything onto your Hash Brown Waffles!

I like to quarter the Hash Brown Waffles and place half of them on a platter. Then, start loading them up! Top with half of the eggs, bacon, cheese, jalapeno, and tomato. Repeat with the remaining quartered hash browns, eggs, bacon, cheese, jalapeno, and tomato. Drizzle the sour cream and hot sauce. Be ready for hands to be digging in at this point! Grab what you can because these did not last long around here!

Are you Looking for More Nacho Recipes?

With all the variations of nachos these days, you probably knew I would have to create a few varieties myself! Here are a few recipes that take your nachos from appetizers to desserts.

Pulled Pork Nachos

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Banana Split Nachos

Dessert Nachos