Bacon, Apple and Cheddar Waffles

 

Choosing between a sweet or savory breakfast is like choosing a favorite child—I could never. Thankfully, there are these bacon, apple and cheddar waffles .

INGREDIENTS-

2¼ cups (281g) all-purpose flour 

 1 tablespoon (15g) baking powder 

 1 tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar 

 ½ teaspoon kosher salt 

 1¾ cups (420ml) full-fat buttermilk, at room temperature 

 ½ cup (114g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 

 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten 

 1½ cups (126g) grated extra sharp cheddar cheese 

 1 cup (118g) shredded Granny Smith apples 

 36 strips bacon (preferably Maplewood) 

 Maple syrup, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. 

 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter and eggs. Add half of the flour mixture at a time to the buttermilk mixture, whisking each addition until just combined. Don’t overmix your batter; a few lumps and streaks of flour are fine. Fold in the cheddar cheese and apples. Rest the batter for about 20 minutes. 

 3. Lightly spray a Belgian waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Place 3 strips of the bacon directly on the waffle iron. Close the waffle iron and cook the bacon for about 4 minutes. Open the waffle iron and pour about ¾ cup (180ml) of the waffle batter over the bacon. Close the waffle iron, flip it and cook the waffle for 7 to 8 minutes, or according to the manufacturer’s directions.

 4. Repeat the preceding steps with the remaining bacon and waffle batter, greasing the waffle iron with more nonstick cooking spray as needed. Serve the waffles with warm maple syrup.

ENJOY!