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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 Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Jennifer Deppa

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

  • I use about ½- 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

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