Description
A delicious and creative way to use leftover mashed potatoes, these crispy and cheesy mashed potato waffles combine the comfort of traditional mashed potatoes with the fun texture of waffles. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack, they are quick to prepare and cooked to golden perfection in a waffle iron.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold leftover mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, and eggs. Stir the mixture until it is thoroughly combined and smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Then fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare Waffle Iron: Lightly grease your waffle iron with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking. Preheat the waffle iron to its highest heat setting to ensure the waffles cook evenly and become crispy on the outside.
- Cook Waffles: Spoon 1/2 cup of the mashed potato batter into the center of the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and have a slightly crispy exterior. For mini waffles, use 1/4 cup of batter per waffle. Repeat the process until all batter is used.
Notes
- Using cold leftover mashed potatoes helps achieve a better texture and crispiness in the waffles.
- All-purpose flour helps bind the mixture; you can use gluten-free flour if needed, but texture may vary.
- Adjust cheese variety and quantity to preference for different flavors.
- Serve waffles immediately for best crispiness, or reheat in a toaster or oven.
- Chives can be substituted with green onions, parsley, or other fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mashed potato waffles, leftover mashed potatoes, cheesy waffles, breakfast waffles, savory waffles, chive waffles, easy brunch recipe
