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‘Hatched’ Potatoes with Hatch Chiles

Every year, in the last few weeks of summer, there’s a buzz in foodie circles about Hatch chiles. These chile peppers from New Mexico are prized for their meaty flesh, mild to medium heat, and unique smoky flavor. The catch? They’re only fresh in season in August and September. So if you’re hankering for some fresh Hatch chile peppers, you’ll need to get on the ball soon. (Unofficial Hatch chile motto: “It’s now or next year.”)

Catch the Hatch

A good sign that you’re about to find Hatch chile peppers nearby

The good news is there are a bunch of supermarkets across the country offering Hatch chile roasting events. Many continue to sell Hatch chile products throughout the month of September.

A Southern California Hatch chile roasting

A Southern California Hatch chile roasting

 

Freshly roasted Hatch chiles.

Freshly roasted Hatch chiles.

The other good news is that roasted Hatch chiles freeze well, so you can use them later. And the other other good news is that there are plenty of Hatch chile products from Melissa’s Produce that will keep you in good Hatch flavor all year long, including dried Hatch chiles, Hatch chile powder and jars of Hatch salsa.

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Hatched Potatoes with Hatch Chiles

We love all of the crazy spicy desserts that you can make from Hatch chiles (all hail the Bristol Farms Hatch chocolate cookies!). However, we mostly enjoy them in savory dishes like these “Hatched” potatoes. These are hash browns with Hatch chiles, cooked in a waffle iron. They’re tasty (we used mild chiles) and just crazy enough that the kids will eat them. Now there’s a Hatch Match made in heaven – right?

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Why make hash browns when you can make ‘Hatched’ potatoes? Hash browns made in a waffle iron with Hatch chiles

Hatched Potatoes with Hatch Chiles

Hash brown potatoes made in a waffle maker to get a "hatched" appearance, while flavored with Hatch chiles.

Course Appetizer/Main Course, Breakfast, Breakfast or Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Hatch chiles, potatoes, waffles
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 Idaho russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 3 Hatch chile peppers, roasted
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Prep the potatoes and the chile peppers: Grate the potatoes and place them in a medium bowl. Peel, seed and chop the chiles and combine with the potatoes.

  2. Wrap the peppers and potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and firmly squeeze the moisture from the potatoes and peppers - the drier, the better. Return the potatoes and peppers to the bowl and combine with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Prepare a waffle iron by coating both sides with non-stick cooking spray or oil. Scoop about 1/2 cup of potato mixture onto the waffle iron and spread evenly around the surface of the iron. Close and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat until potato mixture is gone.

Looking for other great ideas to use Hatch chiles? Check out our Hatch Chile Cornbread, Hatch Chile Coriander Popcorn, and our Hatch Chile Agar Agar Noodle Bowl.

Blogger disclosure: Although I often receive products from Melissa’s for taste-testing, I did not receive any products or compensation for this blog post. This post contains an affiliate link to my Amazon affiliates account. All opinions expressed are my own.

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13 Responses to ‘Hatched’ Potatoes with Hatch Chiles

  1. Stephanie Weaver, MPH September 9, 2015 at 1:26 pm #

    Yum! So clever and looks amazing. I love making hash browns in the waffle iron! I think in step 1 you meant, combine with the potatoes?

    • Jeanne September 9, 2015 at 3:23 pm #

      Thanks, Stephanie! And yes – I was so excited about the peppers and potatoes I got confused! All fixed now. : )

  2. Joe September 9, 2015 at 3:24 pm #

    Dude, yes. Yes.

  3. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious September 11, 2015 at 7:47 pm #

    I love Joe. DUUUUDE YES!

    • Jeanne September 12, 2015 at 8:31 am #

      Haha- Thanks, Dude- I mean Dorothy!

  4. valentina September 14, 2015 at 12:40 pm #

    Jeanne, this is brilliant! YUMMY!

    • Jeanne September 14, 2015 at 12:43 pm #

      Thanks, Valentina!:)

  5. Dianna December 13, 2019 at 10:56 pm #

    I loved this recipe but I used Pueblo chiles because I think they are spicier and more flavorful!

    • Jeanne December 14, 2019 at 9:14 am #

      Love it! That sounds delicious! Thanks for stopping by!

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