Ham-and-Cheese Waffles

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Ham-and-Cheese Waffles
45 min.
12
348kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your breakfast game, these Ham-and-Cheese Waffles are a delightful twist on the classic dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Combining the savory flavors of crispy ham and sharp white cheddar with the fluffy, golden texture of freshly made waffles, this culinary creation is perfect for a cozy morning meal or a lively brunch gathering with friends and family.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as you whip up a batch of these indulgent waffles. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you can easily prepare a generous serving for up to 12 people, making it an ideal choice for entertaining. The recipe cleverly incorporates buttermilk and soda water, giving the waffles a light and airy quality that complements the richness of melted cheese and the salty goodness of ham.

Whether you enjoy them drizzled in warm maple syrup, topped with a pat of butter, or even savored plain, these Ham-and-Cheese Waffles offer a mouthwatering combination that is sure to satisfy any palate. With a caloric count of 348 kcal per serving, they strike a wonderful balance between indulgence and nourishment. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious breakfast experience that’s bound to become a weekend staple!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup butter melted (2 sticks)
  • cup buttermilk 
  • large egg whites 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 1.8 cups flour 
  • cup ham 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 12 servings maple syrup 
  • 0.8 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded white
  • 0.8 cup seltzer water 
  • tablespoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • waffle iron

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Heatwaffle iron until very hot.
  3. Whisk 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 tablespoonsugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder,1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoonkosher salt in a large bowl.Using an electric mixer, beat3 large egg whites in a mediumbowl until medium-softpeaks form.
  4. Whisk 3 large eggyolks, 1 cup (2 sticks) meltedbutter, 1 cup buttermilk, and3/4 cup soda water in a mediumbowl; gradually whisk into dryingredients. Fold in egg whites.Coat waffle iron with nonstickvegetable oil spray.
  5. Pourbatter onto iron, spreading itinto corners (amount of batterneeded will vary according tomachine). Scatter 1 roundedtablespoon thin strips of ham and1 tablespoon shredded sharp whitecheddar over each waffle. Cookuntil golden brown and cookedthrough.
  6. Transfer to a bakingsheet; keep waffles warm inoven between batches.
  7. Servewith butter and warm maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein9.66%
Fat55.98%
Carbs34.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.8
Glycemic Load
16.2
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.0543479193812%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.73kcal
17.39%
Fat:21.68g
33.36%
Saturated Fat:12.59g
78.69%
Carbohydrates:29.94g
9.98%
Net Carbohydrates:29.45g
10.71%
Sugar:14.12g
15.69%
Cholesterol:103.07mg
34.36%
Sodium:703.98mg
30.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.42g
16.85%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.57%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.45%
Selenium:15.79µg
22.56%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.44%
Calcium:148.93mg
14.89%
Phosphorus:130.96mg
13.1%
Vitamin A:637.78IU
12.76%
Folate:43.29µg
10.82%
Vitamin B3:1.65mg
8.26%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.71%
Iron:1.19mg
6.61%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.07%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.46%
Potassium:153.42mg
4.38%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.09%
Magnesium:16.17mg
4.04%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.02%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.01%
Copper:0.05mg
2.48%
Fiber:0.49g
1.97%
Vitamin K:1.64µg
1.56%
Source:Epicurious