Waffled Hash Browns

• 2 small all-purpose potatoes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing the waffle iron
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Smoked salmon, for serving
• Sour cream, for serving
• Special equipment: a waffle iron (preferably for thin waffles)

1. Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat.
2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Peel the potatoes, then shred on a box grater.
3. Squeeze out the excess liquid into a bowl and reserve.
4. Combine the shredded potatoes, butter, chives, 2 teaspoons of the potato liquid, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
5. Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with melted butter.
6. Pour a scant 1/2 cup of the potato batter into the waffle iron, close gently and cook until golden and crisp, 4 to 8 minutes.
7. Keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining waffles.
8. Top the waffled hash browns with smoked salmon, dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with chives.

potatoes, unsalted butter, fresh chives, kosher salt, salmon, sour cream, waffle iron

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/waffled-hash-browns-recipe.html (may not work)