Waffle Iron Hash Browns

I like the hash brown.  But they're never crispy enough.  These might work.  From Serious Eats via BuzzFeed.

Waffle Iron Hash Browns

Ingredients

• 2 russet (baking) potatoes, about 10 ounces each, peeled and shredded 
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Directions

1. Preheat waffle iron. If it has temperature controls, set it to medium.
2. Squeeze shredded potato with a towel until it’s as dry as possible.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded potato, salt, and pepper.
4. Using a silicone brush or paper towel, carefully grease both sides of waffle iron with butter.
5. Pile shredded potatoes into waffle iron, over-stuffing it a bit, and close lid. (The pressure of the lid will compress the potatoes and help them emerge as a cohesive, waffled unit.) Cook for 2 minutes, then press down on lid to further compress potatoes (be careful: lid may be hot). 
6. Continue cooking potatoes for 5 minutes longer, then begin checking them: the are ready when potatoes are golden brown all over, about 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve hot with eggs or any other breakfast foods.