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Potato Cheddar Chive Waffles

These savoury waffles are the best way to use up leftover potatoes after the holidays!  This makes around 5-6 waffles depending on the size of your waffle.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour (whole wheat or all purpose)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups warm mashed potatoes (I used russet variety)
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3 eggs (well beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 cup shredded old cheddar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper and mix with a whisk.  In a separate medium sized bowl combine the remaining ingredients and add it to the flour mixture. Stir with a large spoon or rubber spatula just until the wet ingredients are incorporated with the dry.  The batter will be fairly stiff.

  2. Preheat the Breville Smart Waffle Maker to the 'buttermilk' setting, or simply preheat your waffle maker as per the instructions should you not have a Breville brand. Once it is heated (it will chime to indicate this), drop your batter in the centre of each waffle form. For full-sized waffles use about 3/4 cup of batter for each waffle. For mini rustic looking waffles use about 1/3 cup of batter per waffle and drop the batter in a small circle in the centre of each waffle form.

  3. Cook the waffles until the waffle iron indicates that they are done. Serve immediately alone, with a dollop of plain full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream, or with an egg on top and a sprinkle of fresh chives for garnish. You can freeze these for up to one month and heat them in the toaster.