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Mashed potato waffles served with green beans and mashed potatoes.
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Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles

Have leftover mashed potatoes and don’t know what to do with them? Turn them into these leftover mashed potato waffles for a mess-free lunch!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 mini waffles
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup shredded cheese
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • Combine the flour and baking powder in a bowl and mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg.
  • Add the mashed potatoes and shredded cheese to the bowl with the egg and mix until it is well combined.
  • Add in the flour and mix until it is just combined and incorporated.
  • Spray your waffle iron if needed. Scoop a small amount of the mixture into a preheated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions. 

Notes

  • The cook time will vary depending on your waffle maker. I used a mini waffle maker which took only about 3 minutes to fully cook. Remove the waffles once they are golden brown and hold together well. Avoid lifting the waffle iron too early.
  • The mixture for these waffles will be thicker than normal waffle batter. Test out a small waffle to see if you like the texture. If you prefer a thicker batter, add a little more flour, a few tablespoons at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Make sure that your potatoes are cool and not hot when mixing into the egg. If you use hot potatoes, they may begin to cook the egg.
  • The amount of flour listed is for smooth mashed potatoes. If you are using thicker potatoes, use a little less flour. 
  • These waffles are soft-textured and perfect for babies and toddlers. If you prefer something with a little more crisp, toast them for a couple of minutes.
  • You may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to make small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!

Nutrition

Calories: 86.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.93g | Protein: 4.21g | Fat: 2.95g | Saturated Fat: 1.58g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 28.76mg | Sodium: 109.97mg | Potassium: 122.74mg | Fiber: 0.72g | Sugar: 0.45g | Vitamin A: 101.71IU | Vitamin C: 7.59mg | Calcium: 73.91mg | Iron: 0.47mg