Waffled Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Scallion, and Cheddar

Sides, Vegetable

Cook Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 to 6 servings Source:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

2 1/2 cups leftover or freshly made fluffy mashed potatoes

1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and light green parts only

1 cup cooked bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Preheat waffle iron. (If it has temperature adjustment, set it to medium.) If you want to keep finished waffled mashed potatoes warm, preheat oven to 225°F (110°C).

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, and eggs. Add mashed potatoes, scallions, bacon, and cheese. Mix well.

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Fold into potato mixture until evenly incorporated.

Spray both sides of waffle iron with nonstick spray and place about 1/2 cup of potato mixture onto each section of waffle iron. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes.

Remove from waffle iron, place in preheated oven to keep warm, and repeat previous step with remaining batter.

For a leftover Thanksgiving meal, serve topped with gravy, cranberry sauce, and/or turkey. For breakfast or brunch, serve topped with a fried egg.

Notes

The recipe will work in either a Belgian or standard-style waffle iron.

If the Thanksgiving leftover spirit moves you, replace about 1/2 cup of the mashed potatoes with stuffing. The bacon may be swapped out for an equivalent amount of cooked, crumbled sausage.

Nutrition

(per serving)
347 Calories 21g Fat 25g Carbs 14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 953mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 11mg 54%
Calcium 206mg 16%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 441mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.