A vacation on
Peach Cove Island, GA is unforgettable. You’ll arrive on the island by ferry
and before you hit one of the beautiful
beaches, The Peach Diner is a must visit. The tinkling of the door signals
your arrival to Marygene Brown and her staff. You’ll be greeted with southern
hospitality and the aroma of all the food being fried, scattered, or smothered.
Have a seat at one of the peach vinyl booths or at the counter. I recommend a
glass of peach tea and a potato waffle. Marygene perfected the waffle recipe when
her mama was alive. I must warn you though, there are rumors that her mama visits
the island foretelling deaths at the diner and instructing Marygene to get
involved. Some believe the tales other’s not so much. Just to be on the safe
side, you might want to avoid the chocolate mango beer cake. It is to die for….
The Peach Diner Potato Waffles
This is Marygene’s ultimate comfort food. It doesn’t matter what
she’s facing, a crispy, cheesy, potato waffle always lifts her spirits.
2 pounds
yellow or red potatoes, shredded and squeezed dry
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
¼ cup
diced onion
¼ tsp garlic powder
1½ teaspoons Himalayan salt or sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
1½ teaspoons Himalayan salt or sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon
thyme
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ pound
cooked and chopped bacon
¼ cup
chopped chives for garnish
Preheat
the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Spray the waffle
iron with cooking spray, if required.
After you
shred the potatoes, place in a strainer and sprinkle with a little salt and
leave for five minutes. It helps to release the liquid in the potatoes. Use a
dishtowel to squeeze dry.
Toss the
potatoes with butter, onions, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl until evenly coated.
Fold
beaten eggs into the potato mixture.
Spoon
some potato mixture onto the preheated waffle iron; cook until the potatoes are
tender and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes or until nicely browned. Repeat with
the remaining potato mixture.
Garnish
with crispy bacon, chives, and extra cheese.
Giveaway
What’s your
favorite comfort food? Leave a comment below, with your email address, for a chance to win an autographed print copy of Southern Sass and Killer Cravings. (U.S. and Canadian addresses; winner will be announced on Tues, June 4.)
Kate Young writes southern mystery novels. She is a member of Sisters in
Crime and the Guppy Chapter.
Kate lives in a small town in Georgia with her
husband, three kids, and Shih Tzu. When she is not writing her own books, she’s
reading or cooking.
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