Doctor up basic waffle batter to make these savory versions.
| Level: | Easy |
| Yield: | 8 to 12 servings |
Instructions
- Start with recipe for Top Notch Waffles:
- Whisk 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 1/2 sticks cooled melted butter and 2 eggs in a separate bowl until combined; pour into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. (A few small lumps are fine.) Preheat a waffle iron; lightly brush with butter, then fill with batter three-quarters full and cook until the waffles are golden and crisp.
- Sesame, Scallion and Sausage
- Add 1 bunch thinly sliced scallions, 3 thinly sliced dried Chinese sausages and 2 teaspoons each toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds and grated ginger to the batter. Top the waffles with a fried egg.
- Smoked Salmon and Chives
- Reduce the milk to 1 1/4 cups and add 1/2 cup sour cream. Add 4 ounces chopped smoked salmon, 1/4 cup minced chives and 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon to the batter. Top the waffles with more sour cream and chives.
- Bacon and Almond
- Add 8 chopped cooked bacon slices, 1/2 cup finely chopped marcona almonds and 2 teaspoons each ancho chile powder and chopped thyme to the batter. Top the waffles with maple syrup.
- Goat Cheese and Kale
- Add 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese, 1 cup finely chopped kale, 2 tablespoons chopped mixed herbs (parsley, basil and dill), 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the batter. Top the waffles with arugula salad.
- Chili Cornbread
- Replace 1 cup of the flour with cornmeal. Add 1 cup each thawed frozen fire-roasted corn and shredded pepper jack cheese, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1 minced seeded jalapeno to the batter. Top the waffles with honey and hot sauce.
- Salami-Provolone
- Add 1/2 cup each shredded provolone and grated parmesan, 2 ounces finely chopped salami and 1 teaspoon pepper to the batter. Top the waffles with ricotta and olive oil.
Reviews
Today I tried this recipe with savory seasonings and cheese. My goal was an egg sandwich .Bacon and or sausage optional. It was delicious! I’ve decided to use the waffles as bread for chicken salad, shrimp salad etc. I’m very excited to add sage and thyme to create a Thanksgiving style “herb stuffing” waffle for turkey sandwiches. I omitted the sugar and the waffles still had a wonderful texture and flavor.
Our kids made the smoked salmon waffles for dinner one night. They were delicious! We thought the basic batter was the best we’d ever had and it was super fun eating waffles for dinner.