It’s easy and tasty to use up any remaining mashed potatoes with these savory potato waffles. An iron for waffles is required. These are essentially potato pancakes, or latkes, but without all the fattening pan frying and calories. They usually go well with chicken or fish and apples that have been sautéed.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 25 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Combine onion mixture, mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well blended.
- Scoop 1/4 to 1/2 cup batter (depending on size of waffle iron) into the center of waffle iron and close lid. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 217 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Cholesterol | 110 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 540 mg |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
I made these tonight and they were great! Followed the recipe but added the bit of baking powder as some reviewers suggested. I was skeptical that the mix would be too thick, but it spooned onto the iron and cooked up beautifully. The iron was hot and I sprayed it with oil beforehand. I made a sour cream sauce with smokey paprika, shallot, parsley, lemon, and a bit of cayenne. The waffles tasted like potato pancakes but were soooo much easier. A keeper for leftover mashed potatoes.
fantastic it came out perfect I used 1/4 tsp of baking powder
Super easy to assemble, I made these waffles with leftover Thanksgiving mashed potatoes, as directed. I loved the crispy exterior while maintaining the creaminess of the potatoes on the inside. I’m not sure how I would serve these though. They are relatively plain and I don’t like gravy. I tried to use a little maple syrup (aka chicken and waffles) with the leftover turkey but it was a battle of savory vs. sweet instead of complimenting flavors — it just didn’t work. I recommend sticking with a savory topping.
Followed recipe as written. Wasn’t a big hit at our house. I thought they were ok but prefer the skillet version that my grandma made.
These were great!!!! Had them using left over mashed potatoes from thanksgiving (with turkey puffs)!!! We did make them and then put in the oven to crisp more while dinner was finishing!!
This was definitely a tasty recipe. It wouldn’t allow me to upload a picture, but it’s a creative, delicious alternative for mashed potatoes. Also a cool side with breakfast eggs and bacon. I added cheddar, green onion and bacon to this recipe
The first time I used grated potato and added bacon. It wasn’t the best thing ever, so the next time I used leftover mash. It tasted a little bit better, but still not my favourite snack in the world.
These were amazing!!! And for the guy who said he’d reduce the garlic or leave it out. Then….Said he served with applesauce on top. Well…This is a savory potato cake type waffle. (Just conveniently and easily made in a waffle iron!) It is not meant to be served with a sweet topping. Have you never had potato cakes??? They are NOT a cake at all…Where I come from you’d better not think about applesauce or any syrup or sweetner near it…
Was really good and easy today. A family favorite now!
I only had frozen Potatoes O’Brien, so I didn’t need the extra garlic and onion. Defrosted, mashed them added cheese, milk, eggs, salt pepper. Much faster recipe. Absolutely delicious!
Great recipe they cooked up well – less fat. Took another reviewers suggestion and added 1/2 tsp baking powder. Instead of more flour added Parmesan. Had no problem getting them off the waffle iron but I have a ceramic coated Oster and basically nothing sticks. Would have liked them a little crispy but put in toaster oven to warm up and that made the difference. Ended up with 5 small waffles.
It was very good. I would not use the garlic again. Or not as much. Very good with Apple Sauce on top.
No changes. And yes I make it again with some additional ingredients.
I have been making these for a year, and it’s considered a great treat at my house. Served with all the toppings for loaded potatoes. Now, as to changes, I have a real issue in that while everyone loves the flavor my Grands are not pleased to find bits of onion in their food. My solution is to add garlic and onion puree (just blend it in your food processor) to the potatoes as they cook. Taste after mashing and add a touch more garlic powder as needed.
Very nice recipe, added bell peppers, green onions and bacon bits!
I initially made the potatoes with cream and sour cream. Sauted some green onions wiht the garlic. Would add bacon or minced ham to a superb breakfast treat. Be patient with the waffle iron time to cook this.
I used instant mashed potatoes to make these and they turned out quite well in my waffle bowl maker. I shall fill those bowls with chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, and gravy for a KFC copycat bowl.
I used instant mashed potatoes to make these and they turned out quite well in my waffle bowl maker. I shall fill those bowls with chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, and gravy for a KFC copycat bowl.
Will make again. Left out the onion and garlic. Garlic was already in potatoes. Really good.
Good texture, mild seasonings, so I added more spices to mine, but a good recipe 🙂
Easy recipe and great alternative to potato oancakes. Very yummy .