Potato Waffles
Potato waffles are the perfect savory counterpart to normal waffles. Crispy edges with a touch of cheese in this quick breakfast recipe.
Do you have left over mashed potatoes from dinner or maybe even the holidays? Look no further than potato waffles! These crispy and delicious treats are a perfect blend of savory and satisfying.
Originating from the UK, potato waffles are quickly becoming a way to get that wonderful, crispy waffle texture and flavor but in a version that’s not super sweet. These are crispy with cheesy goodness in every bite.
They are super easy to make, you need some leftover mashed potatoes and a hot waffle iron, let’s go!
How To Make Potato Waffles
Ingredients needed
- Mashed potatoes
- Egg
- All-purpose flour
- Cheese
- Butter
- Seasoning (listed below)
Making the potato waffles recipe
- Turn the waffle iron on hot to allow it to heat while making the potato waffle batter.
- In a bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes and the eggs with a hand mixer. Add in the melted butter, flour and the seasonings. The batter will be thick. Now, fold in the shredded cheese.
- Make sure the waffles iron is super hot, spray with oil then add in some of the waffle batter. Cook until golden brown and crispy.
- This recipe makes about 3-4 waffles depending on the size.
- Serve quickly while the waffle is crispy but be careful because it’ll be hot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What the difference between potato waffles and regular waffles?
Potato waffles have a basis of mashed potato. While regular waffles are only a combination of flour, sugar and eggs with a few other ingredients. The potato version is also served to be savory so there aren’t served covered in syrup.
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Potato Waffles
Equipment
- Waffle Iron
Ingredients
- 2 cup mashed potatoes
- 2 large egg
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt add more to taste, if needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Turn the waffle iron on hot to allow it to heat while making the potato waffle batter.
- In a bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes and the eggs with a hand mixer. Add in the melted butter, flour and the seasonings. The batter will be thick. Now, fold in the shredded cheese.
- Make sure the waffles iron is super hot, spray with oil then add in some of the waffle batter. Cook until golden brown and crispy.
- This recipe makes about 3-4 waffles depending on the size.
- Serve quickly while the waffle is crispy but be careful because it'll be hot.
These were amaing. I added diced chives to the mixture, which I felt was a great addition. My guests all loved the potato waffles. These are definitely going into regular rotaiton.