Description
Bobby Flay’s cheddar waffles combine sharp cheese and crisp texture for an indulgent breakfast treat. Breakfast champions will savor each golden, cheesy bite with pure morning delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups (85 g or 3 oz) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups (375 g) buttermilk
- ⅓ cup (55 g) rice flour
- 6 tbsps (85 g or ¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 tbsps grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Prep Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Combine Wet Components: Blend egg whites and buttermilk in a separate bowl, creating a smooth liquid foundation for the batter.
- Initial Batter Formation: Merge wet and dry ingredients using a rubber spatula, stirring until just incorporated with minimal lumps remaining.
- Enhance Batter Texture: Fold in melted butter and gently integrate whipped egg whites, creating a light, airy consistency.
- Cheese Integration: Delicately sprinkle and fold cheddar cheese shreds throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Waffle Cooking Process: Preheat Belgian waffle maker and pour approximately one cup of batter, spreading evenly according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Crisp and Golden Preparation: Cook waffles until achieving a deep golden-brown exterior with a crisp texture, typically requiring 5 minutes.
- Serving and Storage: Remove waffles immediately, serve hot, and for later consumption, cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Reheating Method: Warm refrigerated or frozen waffles in an oven preheated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, restoring original crispness.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients to maintain a light, fluffy waffle texture. Lumps are okay and will disappear during cooking.
- Whip Egg Whites Perfectly: Beat until soft peaks form to create an airy, delicate waffle structure that ensures a crispy exterior and tender inside.
- Cheese Distribution Tip: Sprinkle cheese shreds evenly throughout the batter to guarantee a consistent cheesy flavor in every bite.
- Reheating Strategy: Use oven method at 300°F to restore crispiness and prevent sogginess when reheating refrigerated or frozen waffles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg