Potato Waffles
What exactly is a potato waffle? In essence, it's a potato pancake cooked in a waffle iron. Potato pancakes are delicious, but making them always seems like such a big undertaking. For a weeknight potato fix, latkes are not at the top of our list. Potato waffles are here to change all that. This recipe is written for one roughly 6- to 8-ounce potato. It keeps things quick, easy and enjoyable. And if you want to cook for the whole family, it’s easy to scale up.
This particular version features the flavor profile of a baked potato, but the real beauty of this recipe is its flexibility. Swap the meats, cheeses and herbs for other ingredients. Try jalapeno cheddar, garlic parmesan, or samosa-style potato waffles. You get the idea. And different flavor profiles are just the beginning. You can make potato waffle sandwiches, put fried eggs and all manner of sauces on top of the potato waffle, make fried chicken and potato waffles, potato waffle burgers... and so on.
Ingredients:
- 1 large (6- to 8-ounce) yellow potato
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon, plus extra for topping
- Crème fraîche, fresh chives, for garnish