01 - 
                In a large bowl, stir together shredded hash browns, bacon bits, shredded cheese, and beaten eggs until combined.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                Sprinkle the mixture with a few dashes of salt and pepper.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Set your waffle iron to medium-high heat and allow it to preheat.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Add about 1 cup of the potato mixture to the waffle iron and spread it evenly over the surface.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Close the lid and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove from the waffle iron.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Repeat the process until all of the potato mixture is used up.