Some nights the husband works late. And when the husband works late, the wife doesn’t want to cook dinner. So, naturally my go-to is something the kids will happily stuff their bellies with to prepare for a good night’s rest: pancakes or waffles!
I like to switch it up a little, to keep it real. When I need to feel like a cool mom, I throw a few sprinkles in the batter. Guilty pleasure? Throw a few chocolate chips in the mix. This last time I decided to mix it up and throw in some cheddar. Made for a great base for some eggs and ham.
Buttermilk Cheddar Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour I opt for one white and one wheat
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
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Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter and pour into dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
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Throw in cheese and give it one more quick stir.
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Let sit for five minutes before spooning into waffle maker.
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Top with ham and fried egg and serve!
Recipe Notes
Change it Up:
If you don’t have buttermilk, add plain yogurt or cut your milk back by 1/4 cup.
If you want a fluffier waffle, separate eggs. Mix the yolks in with your dry ingredients. Beat whites with 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and beat until peaks form. Fold into batter and let sit 5 minutes before cooking.
For a sweeter waffle: add 1 more tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Dress it Up:
Substitute 1/2 cup of cornmeal for part of the flour and serve your waffle with chili.
I love this idea Tam! Cheddar waffles – it just sounds so right. Maybe I’ll have Ben whip this up for Mother’s Day or something 🙂
Just throw it down with a little bacon and Gruyere for me!