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Waffle Iron Potato Peel Latkes
Make the most of mashed potatoes by turning discarded peels into crispy potato pancakes done in a waffle iron. Serve with any of your favorite sides or top with a fried egg for a filling breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 waffle iron latkes
Ingredients
- 2 gently packed cups potato peels (peels from about 2 large potatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Ketchup, sour cream, creme fraiche, or other favorite sides
Instructions
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Preheat the waffle iron.
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Put the peels in a colander set in the sink. Sprinkle the salt over the peels and toss with your hands. Leave for 5 minutes.
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Crack the egg into a medium bowl and add several cracks of pepper. Whisk well.
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Use your hands to firmly squeeze the liquid from the peels like you're wringing out a sponge. Add to the egg. Smush everything together.
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Coat the waffle iron with non-stick spray. Scoop up about half the potato peel mixture and spread it over the surface of the waffle iron in a thin layer. Close the iron and cook until deeply brown, leaving it in beyond the beep of the waffle iron.
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Serve hot with favorite sides.