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Savory Waffles Recipe with Bacon & Cheddar
Learn how to make this Savory Waffles Recipe for an impressive brunch or make-ahead breakfast. Pair these easy homemade waffles and with an egg and a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet-and-savory meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 365 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups flour or a gluten free 1-to-1 blend
- ½ cup cornmeal medium grind
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 ¼ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk regular milk or a plant-based milk
- ¼ cup butter melted and cooled
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 oz. Bacon cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup chives chopped
Instructions
- Turn on waffle iron and allow it to heat up for at least 5 minutes while preparing the batter.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add eggs, milk, and melted and cooled butter to a separate large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix by hand until well incorporated.
- Stir in shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped chives until combined.
- Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour in the waffle batter. Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions.*
- Serve savory waffles with an over-easy egg, additional fresh chives, and either a drizzle of pure maple syrup -OR- a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!
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Notes
- ⅔
- I use about ½-⅔ cup of batter for one 4-inch square waffle.
- My waffle iron takes about 5 minutes on medium heat.
- To Store: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- To Freeze: Place in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3-4 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
293mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
480IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
206mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.