Sweet Potato Waffles

I don't know who loves these more, me because I know how much work goes into these and they taste so delicious, or Jason because he loves sweet potatoes and waffles - so the combo of both is heaven for him :)

Ingredients

1 ½ C. peeled & cubed, Sweet Potatoes

2 C. Flour

1 Tbs. Baking Powder

½ tsp. Salt

6 Egg Whites @ room temp

1 C. Milk

¼ C. packed Light Brown Sugar

¼ C. Butter, melted

1 Tbs. Grated Orange Rind

Directions

Put cubed Sweet Potatoes in a steamer basket and steam for 20 minutes.  Mash and set aside.

In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder & salt; set aside.

In another bowl combine Sweet Potatoes, milk, brown sugar, butter & grated orange rind.  Stir the sweet potato mix into flour mixture and thoroughly combine. 

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Gradually fold egg whites into batter 1/3 C at a time. 

The batter will be thick!

Place in waffle iron and cook til golden brown.