Waffle House hashbrown ordering starts with size (Regular $3.15, Large $3.65, Triple $4.15) followed by toppings: Smothered (onions), Covered (cheese), Chunked (ham), Diced (tomatoes), Peppered (jalapeños), Capped (mushrooms), Topped (chili), and Country (gravy).
The Art of Waffle House Hashbrowns
Shredded 100% real potatoes seared to golden perfection on a 375°F flat top grill. Hashbrowns are Waffle House's proudest invention, with over 100 million orders served annually.
Step 2: The 8 Official Topping Modifiers
Here is your official diner dictionary for ordering hashbrown toppings:
| Term | Topping Added | Price Add | Calories Add |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smothered | Sauteed diced onions | +$0.65 | +30 kcal |
| Covered | Melted American cheese | +$0.70 | +100 kcal |
| Chunked | Diced hickory-smoked ham | +$0.80 | +70 kcal |
| Diced | Fresh grilled tomatoes | +$0.65 | +15 kcal |
| Peppered | Spicy jalapeño peppers | +$0.65 | +10 kcal |
| Capped | Grilled button mushrooms | +$0.70 | +20 kcal |
| Topped | Bert's Chili™ | +$0.85 | +110 kcal |
| Country | Creamy sausage gravy | +$0.85 | +140 kcal |
Frequently Asked Questions
'All the Way' means hashbrowns loaded with all 8 toppings: onions, melted American cheese, diced ham, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, grilled mushrooms, Bert's Chili™, and sausage gravy.
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