Garlic Olive Oil Savory Potato Latkes/Waffles

Ingredients

2 cups cold or room temperature mashed potatoes (preferably unseasoned)
1 cup bleached all purpose flour or 1/2 potato flour (starch)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 large scallions thinly sliced
1/3 cup Coronado Taste of Oils Garlic Olive Oil
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt (less for pre-seasoned mashed potatoes)
fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the waffle maker.

Meanwhile add all the ingredients to a large bowl including 1/2 of the scallions, and whisk thoroughly.

Grease the hot waffle iron well.

Add 1/3 cup for each waffle.

Cook until golden brown on the inside, about 5 minutes per waffle.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, additional scallions, and hot sauce, if desired.