Bacon Potato Waffles

Name: Bacon Potato Waffles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 waffles
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter); 1 cup 2% milk; 5 tablespoons canola oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; Maple syrup or chunky applesauce; Additional crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 12 waffles

Test Kitchen Approved

I like to garnish these great mashed potato waffles with sour cream and chives, or even a simple cheese sauce. My mother used to sprinkle them with a touch of sugar. —Laura Fall-Sutton, Buhl, Idaho

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 cup 2% milk
5 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Maple syrup or chunky applesauce
Additional crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, mashed potatoes, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in onion and bacon.
Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Serve with syrup or applesauce. Sprinkle with additional bacon if desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 318 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

I like to garnish these great mashed potato waffles with sour cream and chives, or even a simple cheese sauce. My mother used to sprinkle them with a touch of sugar. —Laura Fall-Sutton, Buhl, Idaho

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