Do I need to peel the potatoes?

No. The recipe calls for scrubbed, not peeled, potatoes, which helps the waffles hold together and adds texture.

Can I use a regular waffle iron instead of a Belgian waffle iron?

Yes. A regular waffle iron will work, but the batter is designed to fill deep nooks and get extra crisp, so you may need to adjust the amount of batter and cook time.

How do I keep the waffles crispy?

Cook them until deeply golden brown, then serve right away. If you need to hold them, place them on a rack in a warm oven so steam doesn't soften the edges.

What can I use instead of chives or scallions?

Either ingredient works as written, and you can use whichever you have. If you want a stronger onion note, scallions are a good choice; for a milder finish, use chives.

Can these be made ahead?

You can shred the potatoes and mix the batter shortly before cooking for best texture. Cooked waffles can be reheated in a toaster oven or oven until crisp again.

What should I serve with these waffles?

Sour cream and applesauce are the suggested toppings, and they pair well with the savory potato base. They also work nicely as a brunch side with eggs or smoked fish.

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Lake Shore Latke Waffles

Name: Lake Shore Latke Waffles
Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes—scrubbed not peeled, coarsely grated and dried; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; (1 tablespoon); The Spice House Tellicherry Pepper, Fine (1 teaspoon); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup shredded extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for brushing; 1/3 cup chopped chives or scallions, plus more for topping; garnish sour cream; garnish applesauce

Full of garlic and onion goodness, you'll love this twist on the classic potato pancake.

Recipe submitted by Kate T. in Chicago and inspired by Food and Wine's Loaded Potato Waffles.

Ingredients

4 baking potatoes—scrubbed not peeled, coarsely grated and dried
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Lake Shore Drive seasoning
1 teaspoon ground Tellicherry pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shredded extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for brushing
1/3 cup chopped chives or scallions, plus more for topping
garnish sour cream
garnish applesauce

Preparation Instructions:

Preheat waffle iron (we use Belgian waffle iron with deep nooks)

Mix in a large bowl: shredded potatoes, eggs, flour, Lake Shore Drive seasoning, pepper, baking powder, cheese, butter, and chives or scallions.

Ladle mixture into hot waffle iron and spread to fill all nooks.

Cook at medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes or longer if needed to reach golden brown color and crispy edges.

Serve topped with sour cream, applesauce, and extra chopped chives or scallions.

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Use a clean dish towel to wrap up and twist shredded potatoes to remove moisture. This is crucial for crispy edges!

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