Ham and Cheese Hashbrown Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated hash brown potatoes
• 8 ounces black forest ham, diced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with melted butter.
• 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.