Hash Brown Waffles

Ingredients

• 2  eggs lightly beaten
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 1 pound potatoes shredded yellow
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 teaspoon paprika smoked
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 2 servings water cold to cover

Equipment

• bowl
• kitchen towels
• waffle iron

Directions

1. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray waffle iron with cooking spray.
2. Place shredded potatoes in a bowl.
3. Pour enough cold water over potatoes to cover; soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Drain and rinse to remove starch. Squeeze water out of potatoes by hand or by rolling in a clean kitchen towel and twisting towel to wring out water.
5. Toss potatoes with oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl until evenly coated. Stir eggs into potato mixture.
6. Spoon half the potato mixture into preheated waffle iron; cook until potatoes are tender and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.