Ham & Cheese Waffles
Who says waffles are just for sweet treats? This Ham & Cheese Waffles recipe is a savory twist on a breakfast favorite. Imagine the crispy, golden-brown waffle, studded with savory ham and melted cheese. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or a fun brunch. These waffles are not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a waffle iron, you can create a breakfast that’s both impressive and delicious. So ditch the traditional breakfast sandwich and try these Ham & Cheese Waffles – you won’t be disappointed!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 waffles 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 Tbs Sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 tsp dried dill weed
- 8 oz cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- Vegetable oil for your waffle iron
- Sour Cream and Mustard Topping:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbs mustard
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tbs mayonnaise
Instructions
1 – In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
2 – Whisk egg yolks, melted butter, and buttermilk in a medium bowl then add cooked ham, cheddar cheese and dill weed to the buttermilk mixture. Gradually add buttermilk mixture into your dry ingredients mixing until just combined.
3 – Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until medium soft peaks form then fold egg whites into the batter.
4 – Add batter to a preheated, well greased waffle iron according to manufactures directions (either a belgian or regular waffle maker). Close the lid quickly and don’t open until done on one side if using a stove top waffle iron (about 2min) then allow to cook on the other side until crisp and golden brown. When done, use a fork to lift waffles off the grid. Keep warm in a 300 degree F oven while baking the remaining waffles.
5 – Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together sour cream, mustard, dijon mustard and mayo. Serve waffles topped with the sour cream mixture, honey and diced chives.
Notes
- I like to use a mini waffle iron for meal prep to make smaller ones for breakfasts or lunches.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week or you can freeze these waffles for up to a month. To reheat, take out of the freezer the night before then either place the waffle in the microwave on high for 1 minute or in an air fryer at 350 degrees F and cook for 3-5 minutes flipping halfway through, until they are crispy and heated through; adjust time based on your waffle thickness and desired crispiness.
Keywords: Main Dish, Breakfast, Brunch, Waffles, Ham & Cheese
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