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What’s comes to your mind when you think of meat and potatoes?
I bet most people would say a Sunday roast or, perhaps, a slow-cooked stew or meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Undoubtedly, beef would be the most popular answer — so I went with ham.
Of course, I wanted to do something creative and, shortly after the announcement, my mind went to (and settled on) sweet potato waffles. I thought that would be unique but was disappointed to discover that sweet potato waffles have been done before. (Mind you, not that we are charged with coming up with a never-been-done-before dish, but still … sheesh.)
However, they had not been done by me! And they definitely haven’t been done this way. Breakfast, anyone?
I’m not much of a ‘sweet’ eater or a maple syrup fan so I hardly ever eat pancakes or waffles. However, a few months ago, I got the idea to create savory waffles and I rushed out and bought my first waffle maker.
Have I made a savory waffle since then? No, not until now.
I started by grating a sweet potato and mixing it with a beaten egg, chipotle powder, pumpkin spice, a little sugar, a dash of salt, chopped chives, a few raisins and enough flour to hold it together.
And then I decided to dice up some of that ham steak and throw into the mix too so that every bite had the yin yang of salty and sweet.
A drizzle of honey …
and a few chopped nuts on top were a perfect topping.
Oh, what-the-hell, why not go all the way and add an egg?
[That's certainly not a normal breakfast in the FOODalogue kitchen but it sure was good!]
Can’t wait to see what the rest of the group comes up with.The round-up will be posted February 27 on Lazaro Cooks.
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23 Comments
MMMMmmm Sweet potato waffles sounds delicious. I’ve never had them, and the egg is over the top for me. Love it.
angela@spinachtiger recently posted..My Best Homemade Fluffy Southern Biscuit Recipe for My Southern Husband
This is definitely not what I would think of when I think “meat and potatoes.” But I like the way your mind works Joan.
what a great idea!
christo recently posted..Spicy Southwest Shrimp Cocktail
you bought a waffle iron????
South Florida Food and Wine recently posted..S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition Miami
LOL. Crazy, right?
ooooohhhhhh……..I am so, envious! this would be equally as detrimental to me as having pasta in the house. I would become the waffle queen, and then I’d look like a waffle…big and round! lol!
South Florida Food and Wine recently posted..S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition Miami
I love this recipe…Your blog is so ‘tasty’….Ada from Italy
Grazie Ada.
You are just so deliciously creative. I do hope you are working on a book.
Victoria of Flavors of the Sun recently posted..Layered Italian Salad
So sweet of you to say … but, no.
Sounds like you had fun!
A Canadian Foodie recently posted..Stained Glass Cookies: Happy Valentine’s Day!
Gosh Joan! You are a super star. After that spectacular dinner party you threw the other night, you already completed this month’s challenge? Impressive! And what a great idea. I wouldn’t hesitate to order this dish for breakfast, I like the addition of nuts and the egg on top completes the dish with a sunny flair…
The Casa Nova Bed & Breakfast. Coming soon?
LL
Lori Lynn recently posted..A Toast to Abraham Lincoln
I do operate an unofficial B+B (ask Norma).
Coming to FL??
I love the direction took here Joan and it sounds like an awesome breakfast. I made bacon waffles a not long ago but this tops it. I am coming over Sunday morning!
What a great take on the theme. My kind of meal anytime of the day.
Joan, your creativity knows no bounds! Brilliant…I love sweet potatoes!
Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soul recently posted..Zucchini Noodle Salad
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Wow, Elvis will LOVE this one. The egg over the top did it for me. I’m going to dust off my waffle iron. Very nice Joan.
Maureen C Berry recently posted..Arugula-Cilantro Pesto
Another creative post. This sounds wonderful and of couse it makes it better “al caballo”.
Lovely combination of ingredients in those waffles… love the idea of the ham inside the waffles and not plopped on the side. You have done well by the challenge!
deana sidney recently posted..Princess Grace of Monaco Lunches on Lamb with the Kennedys
Love the idea of savory waffles. Sweet potato and ham are a great combo here!
Victoria recently posted..Pan-fried Sweet Potato and Pork Dumplings
I’ve done savory waffles once and really loved them (a spin on chicken and waffles… with salmon of course
). this looks like a killer version!!
Shannon recently posted..Twice Baked Sw Potatoes
Insanely creative. I love savory waffles too, and what a great combo this is!
Victoria of Flavors of the Sun recently posted..Watercress, Mizuna, and Grapefruit Salad with Curry Vinaigrette
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