Savory Potato Waffles 5fix Recipes

SAVORY WAFFLES SIX WAYS

Steps:

• Start with recipe for Top Notch Waffles:
• Whisk 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 1/2 sticks cooled melted butter and 2 eggs in a separate bowl until combined; pour into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. (A few small lumps are fine.) Preheat a waffle iron; lightly brush with butter, then fill with batter three-quarters full and cook until the waffles are golden and crisp.
• Sesame, Scallion and Sausage
• Add 1 bunch thinly sliced scallions, 3 thinly sliced dried Chinese sausages and 2 teaspoons each toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds and grated ginger to the batter. Top the waffles with a fried egg.
• Smoked Salmon and Chives
• Reduce the milk to 1 1/4 cups and add 1/2 cup sour cream. Add 4 ounces chopped smoked salmon, 1/4 cup minced chives and 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon to the batter. Top the waffles with more sour cream and chives.
• Bacon and Almond
• Add 8 chopped cooked bacon slices, 1/2 cup finely chopped marcona almonds and 2 teaspoons each ancho chile powder and chopped thyme to the batter. Top the waffles with maple syrup.
• Goat Cheese and Kale
• Add 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese, 1 cup finely chopped kale, 2 tablespoons chopped mixed herbs (parsley, basil and dill), 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the batter. Top the waffles with arugula salad.
• Chili Cornbread
• Replace 1 cup of the flour with cornmeal. Add 1 cup each thawed frozen fire-roasted corn and shredded pepper jack cheese, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1 minced seeded jalapeno to the batter. Top the waffles with honey and hot sauce.
• Salami-Provolone
• Add 1/2 cup each shredded provolone and grated parmesan, 2 ounces finely chopped salami and 1 teaspoon pepper to the batter. Top the waffles with ricotta and olive oil.

"EVERYTHING" SAVORY POTATO WAFFLES WITH SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• For the "everything" seasoning: In a small bowl, stir together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion and salt. Set aside.
• For the waffles: Coarsely grate the potatoes on a box grater. Wrap the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess moisture. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and 1 tablespoon of the "everything" seasoning together in a large bowl. Add the potatoes, eggs, milk, butter and scallions; stir to combine.
• Preheat a waffle iron. Using 1/3 cup batter per waffle, cook the waffles for about 4 minutes (or according to manufacturer's directions). With an offset spatula, flip the waffles and cook an additional 2 minutes, or until they're a deep golden brown. As you go, transfer the cooked waffles to a baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven.
• To serve: Top the waffles with smoked salmon and a dollop of creme fraiche, sprinkle with capers and "everything" seasoning, and garnish with a dill sprig.

HUEVOS RANCHEROS POTATO WAFFLES #5FIX

Steps:

• Heat up a nonstick waffle iron and season according to manufacturers directions.
• In a medium bowl put potatoes, 1/3 cup of the salsa and 2 beaten eggs. Mix all together until well blended. Spoon mixture into hot waffle iron spreading evenly to edges. Put lid down and cook 15 to 20 minutes or more until potato waffles are brown, done and look crispy.
• In a medium bowl beat remaining 6 eggs. Add 1/3 cup of salsa and mix until well blended.
• Heat a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Pour egg mixture into hot skillet and with a spatula mix and stir, scraping bottom of pan to scramble the eggs. Add one cup of the cheese and continue cooking and stirring. Remove from heat when eggs are cooked to desired consistency and cheese looks melty. Do NOT overcook. Evenly sprinkle remaining cup of cheese over top of eggs. Cover and keep warm until potato waffles finish cooking.
• When waffles are done cut into fours following the compartment lines of waffle maker. Put each quarter waffle on a plate. Put equal portions of the cooked eggs on each waffle with the melted cheese side up.
• Put a spoonful of Salsa in center of cheese and repeat with other plates. Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of the chopped fresh cilantro over top of each plate. Serve hot.
• Makes 4 hearty, delicious servings.
• If desired pass extra salsa in a bowl.

SIMPLY SAVORY POTATO WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat waffle iron and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, Pacific Foods Organic Low-Sodium Chicken Broth, and eggs.
• In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
• Add mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese to egg and broth mixture. Stir well to combine. Add in dry mixture and stir well to combine. Stir in fresh herbs.
• Scoop ½ - ⅓ cup batter into waffle iron. Close lid and let waffle bake until golden brown. Remove waffle from iron and repeat with remainder of batter.
• Serve waffles with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and bacon. Enjoy!
• Note: if you don't have a waffle iron, scoop batter onto a hot griddle, cook five minutes, flip, cook an additional 5 minutes and enjoy potato pancakes instead!

SAVORY POTATO WAFFLES #5FIX

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion. Cook 10 minutes or until tender.
• Heat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Whisk eggs in large bowl. Stir in mashed potatoes and flour until evenly blended. Stir in onion and butter until blended.
• Spoon about 1/2 cup batter (depending on size of waffle iron) into center of waffle iron. Close lid and cook 4 minutes or until deep golden brown. Repeat to cook remaining waffles.