Ham and Cheese Waffles

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on February 20, 2013.

electric_kitchen_logo

Ingredients:

Ham and Cheese Waffles

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) melted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup soda water
  • Non-stick vegetable oil spray
  • 1 cup thinly-cut strips of ham
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Heat waffle iron on high setting until very hot.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until medium-soft peaks form; set aside.
  4. Whisk egg yolks, melted butter, buttermilk, and soda water in a medium bowl; gradually whisk into dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in egg whites.
  6. Coat waffle iron with non-stick vegetable oil spray.
  7. Pour batter onto iron, spreading it evenly and making sure to coat the corners (amount of batter needed will vary according to machine).
  8. Scatter 1 tablespoon ham and 1 tablespoon cheese over each waffle.
  9. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, repeat until all the batter is used.
  10. Serve with butter and warm maple syrup

Makes 4-6 servings.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (based on 6 servings and not including maple syrup):
600 calories, 45 g fat, 24 g saturated fat, 200 mg cholesterol, 1400 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 16 g protein

Review

Leave a review

Provide Star Rating
Selecting the check box will display a pop-up.