These leftover mashed potato waffles are not only quick and easy to make, they are also a delicious snack, appetizer or meal! It’s a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes and you can top them with everything you would for a loaded baked potato!
You might also like loaded cauliflower mash!
Originally this recipe was part of a blogging challenge for St. Patrick’s Day and I immediately thought of a potato recipe. Today I’m updating this older recipe because I had leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving and remembered how good they were.
These loaded leftover mashed potato waffles were delicious! My husband and I had them for lunch using store bought mashed potatoes. I had bought these for my son’s Friendsgiving and had an extra package. Well we just loved them.
I topped mine with all the fixings of a loaded baked potato and my husband used his homemade hot sauce with some of those fixings.
So if even if you don’t have any leftovers you can buy already made mashed potatoes and make these potato waffles in minutes. And bonus they are gluten free because you aren’t using any kind of flour and fairly low carb.
Ingredient I used and recipe notes.
The simple ingredients I used were mashed potatoes, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese and egg. You can also season with salt and black pepper but sometimes the cheeses are salty. The toppings were sour cream, crumbled bacon bits, green onion and more shredded cheddar cheese.
Mashed Potatoes
You can use leftover homemade mashed potatoes or just buy store bought. Originally I used leftovers but today I wanted to try the Bob Evans brand shown below. Both will work great.
If you have neither leftovers nor store bought mashed potatoes you can make your own by boiling potatoes and adding milk and butter. They don’t have to be perfect but they have to be a little bit smooth like regular mashed potatoes.
Cheeses
I used mozzarella to keep them together, cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese for flavor. The cheddar also keeps it together. The fried cheese is also what gives them that crispy texture.
If you want to change the flavor I would only substitute the cheddar. You can try Monterey Jack, pepper jack, Swiss cheese, gouda, gruyere, etc. But keep the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Toppings
I used the typical loaded toppings of bacon bits, sour cream, green onions, and a bit more cheddar cheese. You can use whatever toppings you like.
If you want you can add a few spices like onion powder, garlic powder, paprika or even hot pepper flakes for a little heat.
You could think of these like fries when it comes to toppings and just dip them in ranch, ketchup or some other dipping sauce. Or you can think of them like a baked potato and try things like broccoli and cheese sauce or even chili!
How to make leftover mashed potato waffles.
Step 1: Add an egg to a mixing bowl and beat. Then add in the leftover mashed potatoes and cheeses to make the batter or mixture.
Step 2: Heat up your waffle iron. You might have grease your waffle maker so check your manufacturer’s instructions. You can use a little melted butter spray, coconut oil, vegetable oil or cooking oil spray. Use whatever you like.
I used a Dash mini waffle maker and it’s great for recipes like this. The small size makes it easy to work with cheese waffles like this.
Step 3: Once the waffle iron is hot and greased (if using) add about ¼ cup of batter or potato mixture in the center of the iron. If you have a regular size iron just make small ones in the middle of it.
Step 4: Cook for a couple of minutes and once your waffle is is golden brown and has crispy edges take it out of the iron and set aside on a plate. Continue with the rest of the batter until you have all of your waffles.
Step 5: To serve, stack one or two waffles together and add your toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container or you can add them to a ziplock bag and freeze them. Please scroll down for the printable recipe card.
If you are using this as an appetizer they would be best to serve right away though you could heat them up in just less than a minute in the microwave. Serve them singly with a dipping sauce for the appetizer.
Other savory waffles to try.
I have lots of savory and a few sweet waffle recipes for you to try on this blog as they are one of my favorite foods on a low carb diet. Here are few of my favorite recipes many of which are low carb or keto.
- keto omelet waffles
- keto stuffing or Thanksgiving stuffing waffles
- pizza flavored or jalapeno popper waffles
- zucchini or broccoli cheddar waffles
I loved this leftover mashed potato waffles recipe because I haven’t made these in years and they were really tasty.
Whether you have leftovers from the holidays or are just using store bought mashed potatoes this recipe is a tasty snack, breakfast or even appetizer. I hope you like them as much as we did. Enjoy!
Loaded Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles
These loaded leftover mashed potato waffles are not only quick and easy to make, they taste delicious. You can eat them for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of mashed potatoes
- ½ cup mozzarella, shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 strips of cooked bacon, optional
- 4 green onions chopped, (optional for topping)
- sour cream, (optional for topping)
- cheddar cheese, shredded (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron and grease it yours calls for it. You can use butter or coconut oil or nonstick cooking spray. Check your manufacturers instructions for guidance. Note I used a Dash mini waffle maker which is the perfect size for this recipe.
- In a large bowl beat the eggs and then add the mashed potatoes, cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Mix well to make the batter mixture.
- Add about ¼ cup of a batter to the center of preheated waffle iron and cook for a couple of minutes until golden brown and has crispy edges. Take out and set on a plate then continue with the rest of the batch.
- When finished, stack 1 or two waffles and top with bacon, green onions, shredded cheddar and sour cream if using. Or you can use these as an appetizer and serve with a dipping sauce like ranch, sour cream, French onion dip, etc.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 152Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 366mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 9g
Debbie
I made your Loaded Potato Waffles and they are delicious and fun to eat! Such good flavors, I see why this would be good as a bun as well!
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline
Oh my goodness I can’t wait to make these for my family. They will absolutely LOVE them! Great recipe. 🙂
Denise
Thanks for stopping by Mary Beth!
Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza
Oh my word – those look amazing! Pinned for later – definitely need to make these!
Denise
Thanks Karen, I hope you like them!
Karly Campbell
What an adorable way to do potatoes! I can see my kiddos going CRAY over these!
Denise
🙂
Susan M.
My son would love these! I’ll have to surprise him and make them for him and his friends. A fun and different snack for teens!
Denise
I hope they like them….Max did!
Ann Butler
These look amazing!
Denise
Thanks Ann!
Jennifer Priest
Oh my gosh, how fun is this?! Looks so delish. Can’t wait to try it!
Denise
Thanks for stopping by Jennifer.
Kim @This Ole Mom
Wow! Your potato recipe looks wonderful. I need to make it.
Denise
Thanks Kim….hope you do and I hope you like them!
Joy @ Joy Love Food
What a fun idea, my husband is a big fan of both potatoes and bacon, so he would go nuts for these for sure!
Denise
Yes my family is a big fan of bacon…and bacon…and bacon…basically anything with bacon.:)
Analida's Ethnic Spoon
My husband bought me a really nice waffle iron a couple years ago for Christmas. I need to break it out for these!
Denise
You know Analida, I prefer savory waffles but my hubby loves his sweet. I bet you could come up with some crazy good recipes!
Jann from Newton Custom Interiors
These look delicious! I never would have thought to make potato waffles.
Denise
Thanks Jann, my son inspired me. 🙂
Teri@The Freshman Cook
What an amazing dish! Pretty and sounds yummy!
Denise
Thanks Teri!
Renz
These look amazing. Definitely a winner
Denise
Thanks for stopping by Renz.
Caroline
What a fun recipe challenge and these potato waffles look so good as well – I definitely want to give these a go!
Denise
It was fun! Thanks Caroline.
SheilaG- Plum Doodles
Yum, these look awesome!
Jeannie @ For what it's worth
I rarely use the waffle maker but this looks like something I need to serve the grands!
Denise
My hubby has become a huge waffle maker lately….he makes the sweet and I make the savory.
Michele
Oh my gosh these look so yummy! My children would LOVE these stacked waffles. YUMM…Pinning!
Denise
Thanks Michele! Hope you like them!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
These look fabulous! I love it! My kids would love it. Fabulous!
Denise
My Max liked them (I did too!)
Terri Oliver Steffes
After looking at all these potatoes, I’m going to have to have some for breakfast! Yum, waffle fries!!
Denise
All of these potato recipes are making me hungry. Hope you like them!
Susie from The Chelsea Project
Boy, these are going to be a hit with my guys. Looking forward to surprising them with these awsome loaded waffles.
Denise
Thanks Susie!
Meegan
Oh my goodness! I can not wait to try your recipe. I haven’t ever made this before and it looks awesome! My family will love this!
Denise
I hope you do and I hope you like them as much as we do!
Kim (TheKimSixFix)
I’ve never heard of potato waffles before but these look amazing!
Denise
Thanks Kim!