These potato & chive waffles are the perfect thing to serve for the big game or at your next party. Easy, delicious and gluten free, everyone will love them! This post is sponsored by the Idaho® Potato Commission in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
I’m so excited for the big game! I love going to football parties as well as having them. To me, sitting around with friends and family, drinking and eating is the best. This year I wanted to make something different. I knew I wanted to make something that was a finger food and that would be nice and hearty for a football crowd. That’s why I came up with these potato & chive waffles, because we all know that everyone loves potatoes and waffles!
I wanted to use Idaho® potatoes because that’s what I think of when I think of potatoes. Don’t you? Specifically I wanted to use their russet potatoes to make mashed potatoes first and then use the leftovers for my waffles. Did you know their russets have a lower moisture content and higher solids? That’s what makes your baked potatoes fluffier and your fries crisper and fuller. But when it comes to mashed potatoes, their russets have the best taste and consistent texture. So that’s why I wanted to use Idaho® potatoes.
Potato & Chive Waffles
I went their website to get some ideas for my appetizer and I was surprised to find how much I didn’t know about potatoes! For instance, did you know when you make mashed potatoes, that you are supposed to keep the skins on when you boil them? You peel them afterwards. I followed their instructions for mashed potatoes and they were delicious! There are a lot of great tips, so check their great how-to page. I can’t wait to tackle the perfect french fries next!
To make these delicious and easy potato & chive waffles, I started with making the mashed potatoes first the night before. I saved 1 cup before serving to use in the waffles the next day. The rest is just a matter of using eggs, cheese and chives and waffling them all up! I served them with a French onion dip on a platter and they looked great. The perfect finger food for a football party!
You know after visiting the Idaho® potatoes website I got a lot of ideas for other potato party dishes. How fun would a potato bar be? Or even a French fry bar? I love do it yourself toppings at parties. It’s fun for everyone. My husband had this idea for a potato, mushroom and steak appetizer that I will be posting soon. Potatoes are just a delicious and versatile food that you know everyone loves.
Well I hope you enjoyed this recipe. I think your family and friends will love them. They also taste great for breakfast and are very freezer friendly.
Potato & Chive Waffles Appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chives minced
Instructions
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In a large bowl, beat eggs and then add the potatoes, cheeses and chives.
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Mix well.
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Add a scoop of the mixture in the middle of the waffle maker and cook according to manufacturer’s suggestions. You may have to grease your waffle iron first but for my brand I did not have to.
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This recipes made 12 medium sized waffles.
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Serve with French onion dip.
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry says
What great little appetizers! I would love to serve these on game day!
Denise says
Yes, I think they would be perfect for any kind of sports get together.
Marion Myers says
Great post and pictures! This is such a good idea for game day and so easy to make too. Thanks for sharing!
Denise says
Thanks for stopping by Marion!
David @ CookingChat says
Yum! Love this idea for potato waffles. Very creative.
Denise says
Thanks David!
Constance Smith says
I LOVE these!
Denise says
Thanks Constance!
Liz says
Wow, these look spectacular! I love all the nooks and crannies for my dipping pleasure!
Denise says
Yes, waffles make for good dipping!
Caroline says
These are so completely my kind of flavors and I love that soft-crisp combination that they must have. Must give them a try!
Denise says
I hope you do and I hope you like them Caroline!
Hezzi-D says
Love that you made these into waffles! So fun!
Denise says
Thanks!
Nettie Moore says
My potato loving husband will go crazy for them yummy taters!!
Denise says
My husband liked them too!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
You better believe I will be making these! I think my husband would love them for breakfast with a fried egg on top, sort of like hash browns. Nice being at the spud football buffet with you!
Denise says
Great idea! Same to yoU!
Kristen Chidsey says
These are perfect!! And it is so true that Idaho potatoes produce the fluffiest potatoes out there!
Denise says
Yeah, it’s surprising how much of a difference they make.