Description
Crispy ham and cheese waffles elevate breakfast with a delightful blend of salty ham, melted cheese, and golden-brown waffle goodness. Comfort meets gourmet in this irresistible morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, blending flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly integrated.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and oil in a separate container, creating a smooth liquid mixture.
- Slowly incorporate wet ingredients into dry components, stirring gently to avoid overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Delicately fold diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese into the batter, distributing ingredients evenly throughout.
- Heat waffle iron to medium-high temperature and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- Ladle batter onto preheated waffle iron, filling each section approximately 3/4 full to prevent overflow.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until waffles develop a golden-brown exterior and crisp texture, following manufacturer’s recommended settings.
- Remove waffles carefully using a heat-resistant spatula, allowing excess steam to escape.
- Transfer to a warming plate and serve immediately while maintaining optimal crispness and flavor.
Notes
- Choose high-protein flour like bread flour for extra crispiness and structure in your waffles.
- Grate cheese cold for better distribution and prevent clumping in the waffle batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender and light waffle texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, adding xanthan gum for binding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 432 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 755 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg