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 Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Jennifer Deppa
- 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
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!
- 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.
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg