Savory Sweet Potato Waffles

sweet potato waffles stacked on a plate.

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These savory Sweet Potato Waffles are light, crispy, and speckled with gooey pockets of cheese with a hint of smoked paprika. They're delicious as they are or served for brunch with avocado and a fried egg on top.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Skill Level: Beginner

Servings: -5 servings ( 10 mini waffles, 4-inch diameter)

Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

1 cup cooked sweet potato puree or mashed roasted sweet potato from about 1 large sweet potato
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fine ground pepper
1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a mixing bowl add the 1 cup cooked sweet potato puree or mashed roasted sweet potato, together with the 1 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Whisk by hand until smooth.
In a small bowl, mix the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon fine ground pepper. Add the flour mixture to the bowl of sweet potato mixture and whisk until combined.
Fold in the 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.
Preheat your waffle maker and spray with a tiny bit of oil, if needed.
Pour the usual amount of batter into your preheated waffle iron (for my mini waffle iron this is around 2 tablespoons) and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy outside, around 4-6 minutes.
Enjoy your warm savory waffles with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of chili flakes.

Notes

Storage & Reheating:

Storage: Let the waffles cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze, lay the waffles on a lined tray and freeze flat. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Put the waffles into a toaster and toast until warmed through. You can do this with waffles straight from the fridge or freezer. Alternatively, warm on a tray in an oven or in an air fryer preheated to 350°F for 5-10 minutes until hot.

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