Waffled Hash Browns With Rosemary

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   Preheat a waffle iron on medium.

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   Squeeze the shredded potato with a towel until its as dry as you can manage.

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   (Excess liquid is the enemy of crispiness; your potatoes will steam if they arent dried well.)

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   In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded potato, rosemary, salt and pepper.

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   With a silicone brush, spread the butter on both sides of the waffle iron.

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   Pile the shredded potatoes into the waffle ironoverstuff the waffle iron a bitand close the lid.

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   (The pressure of the lid will compress the potatoes and help them emerge as a cohesive, waffled unit.)

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   After 2 minutes, press down a bit on the lid to further compress the potatoes.

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   (Careful: The lid may be hot.)

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    Check the potatoes after 10 minutes.

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    They should be just starting to turn golden brown in places.

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    When the potatoes are golden brown throughout, 1 to 2 minutes more, carefully remove them from the waffle iron.

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    Serve with grated cheese, sour cream or ketchup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.