Leftover mashed potato waffles with cheese

Name: Leftover mashed potato waffles with cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 500 g (2½ cups) leftover mashed potatoes (store-bought mashed potatoes will work here too); 3 medium eggs (whisk them with a fork); 3 Tbsp chopped chives (green onions, parsley, dill, or basil); 100 g (1cup) shredded ham; 140 g (1½ cup) shredded cheese (cheddar cheese is great for this recipe); 80 g (½cup) all-purpose flour; ½ tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp baking soda; ⅓ tsp salt; ground black pepper and ground dry paprika

Leftover mashed potato waffles with cheese are so delicious and easy to make. Preheat a waffle iron and follow my easy savory waffles recipe

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These savory mashed potato waffles with cheese are a tasty and easy way to use leftover mashed potatoes. They are pleasantly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Well, they are incredibly delicious too!

Use this easy recipe to prepare a quick and creative breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or snack.

I love foods from scratch in the same way as I adore my electric waffle maker. Thanks to this kitchen gadget, you can quickly and effortlessly prepare not only sweet waffles but also delicious savory snacks.

Savory waffles are in no way inferior to their sweet “relatives”. On the contrary, it is the savory version that gives you unlimited opportunities to realize any culinary fantasies!

Today I hasten to tell you about my favorite leftover mashed potato waffles with cheese. If you are looking for interesting leftover mashed potato ideas, this recipe is a real culinary godsend!

The basis of this dish is mashed potatoes, flour, baking powder, soda, and eggs. Other ingredients can be changed at your discretion. Therefore, make these savory waffles to suit your taste. Add more ham or cheese if desired. Don’t like chives? You can skip them.

This waffle recipe will adapt to any variations

make the taste “hotter” – add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper instead of dry ground paprika (just be careful, don’t exaggerate)
add bacon – it adds lots of great taste (fry it until half cooked and cut it into thin strips before adding it to the batter)
use carrot puree instead of mashed potatoes for a new bright dish
add a few chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the batter to give it a Mediterranean character

This savory waffle recipe is very simple and does not require any special cooking skills. Follow all the steps described below to make a super delicious treat!

Perfect mashed potato waffles with cheese

A few simple tips to make you happy with the result:

Add 1 more egg into the batter if it’s too dry. If it’s too wet, add 1-2Tbsp flour (the consistency of the batter depends significantly on mashed potatoes; it should be rather thick).
Use room-temperature mashed potatoes for this recipe. Thanks to this, the structure of the batter will be more stable and firm. Also, if you add eggs to hot potatoes, they will start to cook.
Prepare the waffle iron: grease it with a small amount of fat and preheat it well before to prevent sticking.
Avoid lifting up the iron too soon – in this case, the batter may separate and stick to the top and bottom of the iron.
The cooking time will vary depending on your waffle maker. Usually, it takes 4-5 minutes.
The recipe utilizes both baking powder and baking soda. This combination results in a light fluffy texture.

These leftover mashed potato waffles with cheese are so easy to make and you won’t need any fancy ingredients. Let’s see what you’ll need to make them.

Ingredients

(these ingredients are enough to make 14-16 portions)

500g (2½ cups) leftover mashed potatoes (store-bought mashed potatoes will work here too)
3 medium eggs (whisk them with a fork)
3Tbsp chopped chives (green onions, parsley, dill, or basil)
100g (1cup) shredded ham
140g (1½ cup) shredded cheese (cheddar cheese is great for this recipe)
80g (½cup) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
⅓ tsp salt
ground black pepper and ground dry paprika

How to make potato waffles

Grate the ham and cheese on a medium grater

Boil the potatoes, mash them, and let them cool. Add the eggs (whisk them with a fork), shredded cheese, ham, and chopped chives to the potatoes

Mix. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices

Mix everything well again. If the batter is too wet, add another 2-3 tablespoons of flour (the mixture should be rather thick). Grease the iron with some oil, preheat it well, and cook the mashed potato waffles for 4-5 minutes

Finally, garnish and serve immediately. Bon Appetit!

What to serve with potato waffles

These leftover mashed potato waffles with cheese are perfectly paired with a variety of sauces and vegetable side dishes. I most often serve them with:

hummus
plain, unsweetened homemade yogurt (thick Greek yogurt is also suitable)
cream cheese
Pesto sauce (this aromatic Italian sauce is excellent not only paired with pasta, it perfectly emphasizes the taste of savory snacks)
any vegetable salad
spicy Ranch sauce
your favorite gravy (a mushroom one, for example)
guacamole (avocado cream is so fresh and full of flavor, it will complement these cheesy mashed potato waffles perfectly)
or simply with a generous spoonful of thick fresh sour cream and chopped chives or dill

FAQ

Which potato variety is best for this recipe?

Any potatoes will work here. You can also use store-bought mashed potatoes.

How to store it?

Store them in the fridge (in an airtight container) for up to 3 days. Reheat them either in the oven or in the microwave before serving.

Can I freeze the leftover waffles?

Yes, you can freeze them. Wrap each cooked waffle in plastic wrap or put it in a ziplock bag. Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. When needed take them out of the freezer, leave them to thaw, and reheat them in the toaster or in the oven.

These leftover mashed potato waffles with cheese are great as a make-ahead dish. You can prepare them ahead of time and then just reheat them. Serve them hot with any topping of your choice and enjoy. I am sure this awesome recipe will be a family favorite.

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