Mashed Potato Cheddar Chive Waffles Food

CHEDDAR AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. , Add butter, sour cream, salt and pepper; beat until blended. Beat in whipping cream. Stir in cheeses and chives. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator while oven heats., Bake, covered, 45 minutes, stirring after 30 minutes. Sprinkle with toppings; bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 15 minutes.

LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO WAFFLES

Steps:

• Heat a waffle iron.
• Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl then lightly beat with a fork. Add the mashed potatoes, flour, and baking powder to the mixing bowl then mix until well combined.
• Add the cheese, ham or bacon, and chives and fold using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
• Lightly mist the waffle iron with cooking spray. Spread 1/2-1 c of the mashed potato batter evenly across the waffle iron, filling three-fourths full. Close and cook until the edges are golden brown and the waffle is cooked through. Remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter.
• Serve immediately with your favorite savory toppings, like sour cream and additional chopped chives.