Bacon Cheddar Waffles

Why not do something fun next time you're making waffles?


This great recipe from Tillamook (makers of my favorite cheddar cheese) makes a nice fluffy, tasty waffle. With cheese and bacon in it, you can't go wrong! Make sure you use real maple syrup, warming it up just a tad before serving.

Makes: 6 waffles
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (or more) Tillamook® sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 pieces thick cut bacon
• Butter (softened) and warmed real maple syrup, for serving

1. Cook bacon.

2. Preheat your waffle iron.

3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk and oil. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Continue whisking until the batter is smooth.

4. Fold in the cheese.

5. Add batter to waffle iron. Top with a slice of bacon. Cook per manufacturers instructions.

6. Serve with softened butter and warmed maple syrup.