Savory Cheddar-Mashed Potato "Latke" Waffles with Garlic Olive Oil – Old Town Olive

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 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