Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional waffles with this easy-to-make and flavorful recipe for potato waffles. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these waffles are a perfect breakfast or brunch option. Made with simple ingredients like mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, and spices, these potato waffles are a crowd-pleasing dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Serve them with your favorite toppings like sour cream, crispy bacon, or even maple syrup for a savory-sweet combination.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Oil or cooking spray for greasing the waffle iron
Directions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, milk, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and chopped fresh chives (if using). Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Scoop about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the potato mixture onto the center of the waffle iron. Spread the mixture evenly using a spatula.
- Close the waffle iron and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the potato waffles from the waffle iron and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Repeat the process with the remaining potato mixture, greasing the waffle iron each time.
- Serve the potato waffles warm with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, crispy bacon, chopped chives, or maple syrup.
- Enjoy the crispy and flavorful potato waffles!
