Leftover Mash Mozz Stick Hack

Don't let leftover mashed potatoes and mozzarella sticks go to waste—combine them with the right ingredients, simply place the mixture in your handy waffle maker, and voila! Introducing the Waffle Mozzarella Sticks recipe, a clever and delicious way to give new life to yesterday's snacks.

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Prep time20 min
Ready in30 min
Portions12
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

6 sticks mozzarella string cheese, unwrapped
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
Country Crock® Original Spread, softened, as needed
pizza sauce, for dipping

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Instructions

Preheat a waffle maker to medium heat.
Cut each mozzarella string cheese in half and then push each half onto a skewer.
In a medium bowl whisk together milk, flour, eggs, and baking powder until well combined. Stir in leftover mashed potatoes until a smooth, fairly thick batter forms.
Brush the waffle maker on both sides with melted softened Country Crock® Original Spread.
Dip each skewered string cheese into the potato batter so the entire piece of cheese is covered with batter. Place onto waffle griddle with skewer pointed out and enough space for 3 more skewers. Repeat with 3 other mozzarella string cheese pieces.
Cook the mozzarella string cheese skewers in the waffle maker for about 2-3 minutes, or until the outside is golden brown.
Serve with pizza marinara sauce for dipping and enjoy!

To achieve perfection with your potato mozzarella stick waffles, mastering the proper use of your waffle maker is key! Our top tip is to forgo nonstick sprays, as they may not reach all the crevices as effectively as a pastry brush with Country Crock Original Spread.