Loaded Baked Potato Waffle

Name: Loaded Baked Potato Waffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb Baked russet potatoes; 4 Eggs; 1 cup Flour; 0.75 cup Cheddar; 0.33 cup Crumbled bacon; 2 tbsp Chives; 4 tbsp Melted butter

Waffled potato with cheese, bacon, sour cream, chives.

Developed and tested by The Neon Griddle test kitchenPublished August 1, 2026Last reviewed August 10, 2026Corrections

Prep: 15m
Cook: 25m
Serves: 6
Level: Easy

Ingredients

6servings

Baked russet potatoes2 lb
Eggs4
Flour1 cup
Cheddar¾ cup
Crumbled bacon⅓ cup
Chives2 tbsp
Melted butter4 tbsp

Instructions

1
Mix & season
Mix the dry, grated potatoes with the eggs, flour, cheese, bacon, and chives to form a thick, cohesive batter.
2
Melt cheese
Generously brush a hot waffle iron with melted butter.
3
Spread cup
Spread 1/3 cup of the potato mixture onto the iron and close.
4
Cook until crisp
Cook for 5-7 minutes until the starches crisp into a rigid, golden lattice.
5
Top & garnish
Top with sour cream.

Cook it safe

160°F / 71°C — Eggs and egg dishes, or cook until both the white and the yolk are firm.

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking — within 1 hour if the room is above 90°F / 32°C.
Reheat leftovers to 165°F / 74°C before serving.
Use a calibrated instant-read thermometer rather than color or cooking time to judge doneness.

Temperatures follow the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service safe minimum internal temperature chart.

Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories: 504
Fat: 24g
Carbs: 61g
Protein: 9g

Nutrition is estimated from the listed ingredients using standard reference values (USDA FoodData Central). 5 of 7 matched ingredients use verified FoodData Central entries (dictionary snapshot 2026-09-11). Brand, portion, and preparation differences can change the result. Frying fat is counted at the share typically absorbed, and brines drained before cooking are excluded. These figures are an estimate for general interest, not medical or dietary advice.

Equipment

Waffle iron

Even plate contact on both sides is what sets the exterior before the inside overcooks.

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