Potato, Cheese & Onion Waffles

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Preparation (Common Steps)
  2. Cook Potatoes: Prick the 2 medium potatoes a few times with a fork. Microwave them until they are fairly soft. Allow them to cool completely, then peel and coarsely grate them into a decent-sized bowl.
  3. Mix the Batter: Add the grated potato, Smash granules, finely chopped spring onion, garlic powder, grated reduced-fat Cheddar, and a generous amount of salt and pepper to the bowl.
  4. Form the Mix: Stir everything together until the mix starts to come together. Use your hands to press and form the mixture into a ball—this ensures it is bound well before cooking.
  5. Method 1: Using a Waffle Maker (Fastest)
    Heat Up: Turn on your waffle maker and allow it to fully heat up. Lightly spray the inside plates with low-calorie cooking spray.
  6. Cook: Place the potato mix into the centre of the waffle maker. Close the lid and press down to distribute the potato evenly across the surface.
  7. Finish: Cook until the waffle is brown and crispy (this usually takes around 10 minutes or so). Remove it from the waffle maker, slice it in half (or into smaller portions), and serve immediately.
  8. Method 2: Using a Silicone Waffle Mould (Oven)
  9. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C and lightly spray your silicone waffle mould with low-calorie cooking spray.
  10. Fill & Bake (Side 1): Press the potato mix into the waffle mould. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  11. Flip & Finish: Remove the mould from the oven, carefully take the waffle out, flip it over, and return it to the oven for a further 10-15 minutes until it is browned and crispy on both sides. Serve hot.

💡 Tips and Storage

  1. Customization: You can easily swap the spring onion for chives or add a pinch of dried mixed herbs for extra flavour.
  2. Serving: These waffles are delicious served with poached eggs, grilled tomatoes, or sugar-free baked beans.
  3. Storage: Cooked waffles can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and are also suitable for freezing. Reheat from frozen or chilled in a hot oven or an air fryer until piping hot and crispy again.
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