S.O.S. Waffle Style

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup small diced onion
• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 6 ounce dried beef, torn into small to medium-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• pinch of nutmeg