Potato Waffles
These crispy potato waffles are a fun and delicious way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into a golden breakfast or side dish. The waffle iron creates perfectly crispy edges while the inside stays soft and fluffy. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and cooks in minutes, making it perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Servings: 4
Calories: 231kcal
Equipment
- Waffle iron
- Skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs large
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cooked onion mixture, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything together until the batter is well combined.
- Scoop about ¼ to ½ cup of the potato mixture into the center of the waffle iron (depending on the size of your waffle maker).
- Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter.
Notes
- Leftover mashed potatoes work perfectly for this recipe and help create a soft interior with crispy edges.
- Serve these potato waffles with chicken, fish, or even sautéed apples for a simple and satisfying meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg