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Grate potatoes, or partially thaw frozen hash browns.
Place potatoes in a clean dish cloth or paper towel and squeeze to remove any extra liquid. Place in a sieve placed over a bowl (to catch extra liquid) and allow to drain for about 5-10 minutes. Squeeze any last amount of liquid out that you can.
Preheat waffle iron.
Toss potatoes with oil/butter and sprinkle generously with salt and any desired seasonings. Toss to coat.
Spray or grease waffle iron and add 1/3 – 1/2 of your hash brown mixture. (It will look full, but will cook down quite a bit). Close waffle iron and cook 10-15 minutes, or until steam is no longer really escaping and the potatoes are golden.
Working slowly and gently, use a fork to remove your hash brown waffle from the waffle iron. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
NOTES
Any tips for avoiding sticking? Yes! You will be stirring some butter, ghee, or oil into your potatoes, but you’ll have the best results if you also lightly grease your waffle iron. You can do this with cooking spray (Sprouts carries a coconut oil spray I like), or with a pastry brush and a little bit of oil. I like that a brush can easily get into all the nooks and crannies of the waffle iron. And lastly, go slowly when removing your waffle from the waffle iron. Especially if you’re using a Belgian waffle iron, you’ll want to go slowly. I found I could work a little at a time to get it out without ripping it or ruining it.
Can I use sweet potatoes? I wish I could give you a straight yes. I’ve tried it four different times and never had a rousing success. The sweet potatoes behave much differently and cook differently on the waffle iron. They’re more prone to sticking and scorching. Some people can make it work by adding an egg or some flour, but I don’t care for the burned egg taste that gives.
How to change them up: try playing around with different seasoning blends! You can add some garlic and onion powder, fresh or dried dill, and a little salt and pepper for a ranch vibe, spicy or smoky seasonings for some kick, fresh herbs for some extra flavor, or some steak seasoning for some country-style flair!
Generously season steak with salt and black pepper. In a small bowl stir together creme fraiche, horseradish, and vinegar; season lightly with salt and black pepper.
In an extra-large heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat; add steak. Cook 12 to 14 minutes or until desired doneness (145 degrees F for medium), turning once. Let rest, covered with foil, on cutting board 10 minutes.
Wipe skillet clean, then heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Working in batches so you don't crowd pan, cook potatoes in a single layer until browned and just tender, about 2 minutes a side. Repeat with two more batches using an additional 2 teaspoons olive oil each time. Season with salt and black pepper.
Spread toast with creme fraiche mixture. Slice steak across the grain; top toast with potatoes, steak, and parsley.
Bake tater tots according to the package's instructions.
As the tots bake, peel an avocado and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
When the tater tots have about 5-6 minutes left to bake, beat the eggs and milk in a mixing bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally to make light, fluffy scrambled eggs.
Heat black beans in the microwave for about 2 minutes, or until warm.
Assemble tacos, filling each with scrambled eggs, black beans, salsa, cheese, 3-4 tater tots, and any other toppings you desire (we love a few slices of jalapeรฑo!).
(Source: delish.com recipe and photo & Lena Abraham & spoon university video)
••••CANNOLI STUFFED FRENCH TOAST!!
YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS
INGREDIENTS
FOR CANNOLI FILLING
1 c.heavy cream
1/4 c.powdered sugar, plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp.ground cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch kosher salt
1/2 c.ricotta cheese
2/3 c.mini chocolate chips
FOR FRENCH TOAST
4 thick slices brioche
1 c.milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp.vanilla extract
1 tbsp.butter
DIRECTIONS
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Make Cannoli Filling: In a large bowl using a handheld mixer, beat together heavy cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold in ricotta and mini chocolate chips. Transfer to piping bag.
Cut a 2” wide slit into the bottom of each slice to create a deep pocket. Fill each pocket with cannoli mixture.
In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla until combined. Working one slice at a time, dip bread until fully soaked, 45 seconds.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cook 2 slices bread at a time until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat to cook all slices.
(Source: delish.com recipe & video & photos & John Kamar photo)
••••BROWNIE BATTER PANCAKES!!
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YIELDS: 4
TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 25 MINS
INGREDIENTS
1 c.flour
1 1/4 c.brownie mix
1 tsp.baking powder
1 tsp.baking soda
1/2 tsp.salt
2 eggs
1 c.milk
1 tsp.vanilla extract
1/2 c.chocolate chips
Cooking spray
rainbow sprinkles, for serving (optional)
Chocolate syrup, for serving (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brownie mix, baking powder, baking soda and salt until evenly combined. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Fold in chocolate chips.
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Grease the pan with cooking spray, then spoon about 1/4-cup pancake batter into the pan. When little bubbles appear and start to pop, flip (about 1-2 minutes). Cook until browned on both sides.
Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with sprinkles, if desired.