Five creative recipes using mashed potatoes without bread on a sandwich maker

Here is are some recipes you can use with your sandwich makers which are simple to prepare and really tasty.  While camping I wanted an easy meal and it was Sunday and I had no bread, so I made mash from Potato flour, added some cheese and ham: it worked a treat.  Who takes a sandwich maker camping?  I found it on a sale in a local shop for under £10. 

1.  Cheese and Chives Mashed Potato Waffles
2.  Mashed Potato Patties
3.  Mashed Potato Quesadillas
4.  Mashed Potato Fritters
5. Mashed Potato Hash Browns:

Breadless Sandwich Maker Recipes

1: Cheese and Chives Mashed Potato Waffles:

Ingredients:

• - Mashed potatoes
• - Shredded cheddar cheese
• - Chopped chives
• - Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the sandwich maker.
2. Mix shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, salt, and pepper into the mashed potatoes.
3. Scoop a generous portion of the seasoned mashed potatoes onto the sandwich maker plates.
4. Close the sandwich maker and cook until the mashed potatoes form crispy waffles.
5. Serve the mashed potato waffles with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream or bacon bits.

2: Mashed Potato Patties:

Ingredients:

• - Mashed potatoes
• - Cooked and crumbled bacon
• - Finely chopped onions
• - Grated Parmesan cheese
• - Egg (for binding)
• - Breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crispiness)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the sandwich maker.
2. In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cooked and crumbled bacon, chopped onions, and grated Parmesan cheese.
3. Add an egg to bind the mixture and form small patties.
4. Optionally, coat the patties with breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
5. Place the patties on the sandwich maker plates and cook until golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve the mashed potato patties as a side dish or a delightful snack.

3. Mashed Potato Quesadillas:

Ingredients:

• - Mashed potatoes
• - Cooked ground beef or shredded chicken (seasoned with taco seasoning)
• - Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• - Salsa
• - Tortilla wraps

Instructions:

1. Preheat the sandwich maker.
2. Lay a tortilla wrap on the sandwich maker plate.
3. Spread a layer of mashed potatoes on half of the tortilla.
4. Top with cooked ground beef or shredded chicken and shredded cheese.
5. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
6. Place the quesadilla in the sandwich maker and cook until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
7. Serve the mashed potato quesadilla with salsa for a flavorful twist on a classic dish.

4. Mashed Potato Fritters:

Ingredients:

• - Mashed potatoes
• - Chopped green onions
• - Grated cheddar cheese
• - All-purpose flour
• - Baking powder
• - Eggs
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• - Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the sandwich maker.
2. In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, chopped green onions, grated cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, salt, and pepper to form a thick batter.
3. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the sandwich maker plates.
4. Close the sandwich maker and cook until the fritters are golden brown and crispy.
5. Drain any excess oil from the fritters on a paper towel.
6. Serve the mashed potato fritters as a delightful appetizer or side dish.

5. Mashed Potato Hash Browns:

Ingredients:

• - Mashed potatoes
• - Finely chopped bell peppers (different colors for variety)
• - Finely chopped onions
• - Grated Parmesan cheese
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• - Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the sandwich maker.
2. In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, finely chopped bell peppers, onions, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Drizzle a little olive oil onto the sandwich maker plates to prevent sticking.
4. Form small patties with the mashed potato mixture and place them on the sandwich maker plates.
5. Cook the hash browns until they are golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve the mashed potato hash browns as a delightful and flavorful side dish.

These mashed potato recipes cooked on a sandwich maker offer a delightful and versatile alternative to bread-based options. Enjoy the crispy goodness and the endless possibilities that mashed potatoes bring to your outdoor cooking adventures!