Bacon Potato Waffles

Bacon Potato Waffles
From the Taste of Home Magazine April/May 2010

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes/batch
Yield: 12 waffles ...must be small waffles - we made 5

1 C. flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 C. mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 C. milk
5 Tbsp oil
1/4 C. finely chopped onion
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Optional topping and ideas:
- Maple syrup
- Applesauce
- Additional crumbled cooked bacon
- Sour cream and chives
- simple cheese sauce

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, mashed potatoes, milk, and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in onion and bacon.

Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with the topping(s) of your choice.