Description
Bobby Flay’s cheddar waffles deliver a savory breakfast sensation with golden crispy edges and sharp cheese flavor. Hearty ingredients and expert technique combine to create a breakfast masterpiece you’ll crave morning after morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups (188 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (55 g) rice flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1½ cups (375 g) buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons (85 g or ¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1½ cups (85 g or 3 ounces) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Activate the Belgian waffle maker to ensure it’s properly heated and ready for cooking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and selected spices using a whisk, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- In a separate small bowl, gently whisk together the egg whites and buttermilk until they are well incorporated, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with a rubber spatula until just combined. Some small lumps are acceptable; avoid overmixing.
- Carefully fold in the melted butter, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Using an electric mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Incorporate one-third of the whipped egg whites into the batter to lighten its consistency, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until nearly fully combined.
- Sprinkle the cheese shreds into the batter, folding them in gently to distribute evenly.
- Measure approximately 1 cup of batter (using a large cookie scoop, typically three heaping scoops) and pour into the preheated waffle maker, following the manufacturer’s specific guidelines for volume.
- Cook the waffles until they achieve a deep golden brown color and crisp exterior, which typically takes around 5 minutes depending on your waffle maker.
- Carefully remove the cooked waffle from the maker and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
- For storage, allow waffles to cool completely on a wire rack, then place in an airtight container. They can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, place waffles in an oven preheated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) for approximately 10 minutes, or until thoroughly warmed and crisp.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by selecting aged sharp cheddar for robust cheese notes.
- Gentle folding technique preserves airy waffle texture during mixing.
- Customize waffle thickness by adjusting batter consistency for crispy or soft results.
- Tangy yogurt works perfectly as a buttermilk alternative, adding creamy depth.
- Experiment with cheese varieties to discover unique flavor combinations.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly for consistent waffle batter.
- Preheated waffle iron ensures even golden-brown exterior and crisp edges.
- Allow batter to rest briefly for better ingredient integration and texture.
- Non-stick cooking spray prevents waffles from sticking and promotes easy removal.
- Use a measuring cup for precise batter portioning into waffle iron.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispness and warmth.
- Freeze extra waffles between parchment paper for quick future breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg