Copycat Waffle House Hash Browns

Loved this easy dish. I used still frozen hash browns because I'm impatient and I wasn't waiting to partially thaw them. I used 2 small skillets instead of 1 larger one so the potatoes had all the space they needed and I didn't have to fuss with keeping the ham and onions on their side. I used a slice of deli ham and chopped it up. It looked like a lot of onion, and I considered cutting back since I don't like onion's texture, but I minced these fine and cooked them down so they virtually disappeared when I put them on top of the hash browns and beneath the cheese. The amount was just right after all, and I don't even like onions. I did salt and pepper the potatoes when I added them to the pan while cooking. I didn't follow the times exactly as I was multitasking and wasn't watching the clock, so I went by visual appeal. When it looked right, it was done. This was so very delicious! The hash browns softened when I placed the lid on to melt the cheese with the residual heat, but it was okay. I love my crispy hash browns, and while these weren't crisp, they were tasty and for that, I'll overlook the lack of crunch. The flavor was so good I didn't even reach for the hot sauce or ketchup and that's unusual for me. This was 2 servings??? Nah Nicole, I ate the whole thing!

The recipe was easy to make at home and really satisfying. The potatoes were delicious on their own, but the toppings made them even better. To melt the cheese faster, I added a few drops of water to the pan and covered it for a few seconds.