Description
Crispy golden “Loaded Potato Waffles” combine comfort food magic with breakfast innovation. Creamy potatoes, melted cheese, and savory bacon create a mouthwatering brunch experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
Protein and Dairy:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Seasonings and Binding:
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse and peel potatoes, then grate them using a box grater or food processor, ensuring even shredding for consistent texture.
- Drain excess moisture from grated potatoes by pressing them with paper towels or using a clean kitchen towel, preventing watery waffles.
- Combine grated potatoes with mashed potatoes in a large mixing bowl, creating a smooth potato base for the waffles.
- Incorporate beaten eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream into the potato mixture, mixing until well blended.
- Add crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, stirring gently to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly grease the cooking surfaces with non-stick spray or melted butter.
- Spoon potato mixture into the waffle iron, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface, and close the lid.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes or until waffles turn golden brown and crispy, with visible texture and slight resistance when touched.
- Carefully remove waffles from the iron using a heat-resistant spatula, allowing them to rest for 1-2 minutes to set.
- Serve immediately while hot, optionally garnishing with additional green onions or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Grate potatoes uniformly to achieve consistent waffle texture and prevent uneven cooking spots.
- Pat potato shreds extremely dry to ensure crispy, golden-brown waffles without soggy edges.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and sour cream for smoother mixing and better binding.
- Vegetarian modification can be made by replacing bacon with smoked paprika or roasted vegetable bits for added depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg