Cheesy Potato Waffles
Discover a tasty twist on your favorite comfort breakfast food with these crispy cheesy potato waffles with bacon and eggs.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Instructions
Par-Cook the Potatoes:
- Poke the scrubbed potatoes all over with a fork. Rub with oil, salt and pepper.
- Put the potatoes on a plate and microwave for 5 minutes.
- Flip with a fork or tongs and microwave for another 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the from the microwave using oven mitts and let them cool slightly.
Make the Bacon and Eggs:
- While the potatoes are cooking in the microwave, lay your bacon in a large, cold non-stick skillet.
- Cook over a medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes on each side, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Remove the bacon and drain it on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pan. There might be a lot, but that is what will make the eggs more crispy and flavorful.
- Next, turn the heat up to high and fry each egg to your preferred doneness. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Prepare the Waffles:
- Plug in your waffle maker and adjust to the manufacturer’s specifications. I recommend a slightly lower temperature setting than what you normally use so as to not overcook and burn the cheese.
- Cut the cooled potatoes in half, lengthwise.
- Brush ½ tablespoon oil onto the waffle maker. Place the cut side down of the potato onto the waffle maker and sprinkle on ½ cup of cheese.
- Smash the potato in the waffle maker as flat as you can.
Cook the Potato Waffles:
- Cook for 60 to 90 seconds or until crispy.
- Check the waffle after 60 seconds; you don’t want to burn your cheese as this will make it bitter.
- Remove the potatoes from the waffle maker and put them on a plate. Repeat for every half potato.
- Top each waffle with sour cream, bacon, egg, more shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, salt, pepper, and hot sauce if using.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Perfectly cooked waffles: It’s really important to not leave the potato in the waffle maker too long or the cheese will burn and get bitter. This cooks fast!
Don't burn yourself: Don’t forget kitchen gloves or oven mitts when removing the potatoes from the microwave. They'll be piping hot!
Experiment with toppings: The potatoes can be a blank canvas for your own inspired toppings. Try sour cream and chives, homemade chicken or tuna salad, tomatoes and avocados, or anything else you're in the mood for.
Don't burn yourself: Don’t forget kitchen gloves or oven mitts when removing the potatoes from the microwave. They'll be piping hot!
Experiment with toppings: The potatoes can be a blank canvas for your own inspired toppings. Try sour cream and chives, homemade chicken or tuna salad, tomatoes and avocados, or anything else you're in the mood for.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 439mg | Iron: 2mg
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