Description
Transform leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy waffles that make a quick, savory breakfast or snack. This recipe combines creamy mashed potatoes with sharp cheddar, scallions, and a light fluffy texture from baking powder and soda, cooked perfectly in a waffle iron for golden-brown, flavorful waffles ready to be topped with sour cream, bacon, smoked salmon, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Waffle Batter
- 2 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 3 tbsp scallions (chopped)
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Cooking spray for the waffle maker
Toppings (optional)
- Sour cream
- Scallions
- Avocado
- Tomato
- Pickled onions
- Bacon
- Smoked salmon or lox
- Everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Waffle Iron: Preheat the waffle iron and grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the mashed potatoes, chopped scallions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda to ensure even distribution before folding into the wet mixture.
- Combine Batter: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the potato mixture until the batter is uniform and smooth without overmixing.
- Cook Waffles: Scoop about 1/2 cup (or suitable amount depending on your waffle iron size) of batter onto the prepared waffle iron. Spread evenly but not too thick to allow crisp cooking. Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the cooked waffle to a serving plate or keep warm in a low oven while you finish cooking the rest. Garnish with your choice of sour cream, scallions, avocado, tomato, pickled onions, bacon, smoked salmon, or sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning.
Notes
- Leftover mashed potatoes work best for this recipe, providing the perfect creamy base.
- Make sure the waffle iron is well greased to prevent batter from sticking and tearing.
- Adjust the batter amount per waffle based on the size of your waffle maker to ensure even cooking.
- These waffles can be kept warm in a low oven while finishing the batch to serve all hot.
- Experiment with toppings to customize flavors; smoked salmon and avocado add a sophisticated touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mashed potato waffles, leftover mashed potatoes recipe, cheesy potato waffles, savory waffles, breakfast waffle recipe
