Description
Crispy bacon meets fluffy waffle perfection in this mouthwatering Bacon Waffles recipe that promises a savory breakfast experience. Golden-brown waffles studded with smoky bacon bits will make breakfast lovers rejoice and crave another delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Bacon (Protein):
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Spray:
- 1 spray cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray to prepare for bacon preparation.
- Generously sprinkle brown sugar over bacon strips, ensuring even coverage across the sheet.
- Roast the bacon in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the sugar caramelizes and the bacon turns crispy and golden.
- Remove bacon immediately and chop into small, uniform pieces on a cutting board.
- While bacon cools, mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, remaining brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated. Fold in chopped bacon pieces carefully without overmixing.
- Prepare waffle iron by lightly spraying with cooking spray and heating to medium-high.
- Pour batter into the waffle maker, cooking until edges are crisp and center is golden brown, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispness and flavor.
Notes
- Caramelize bacon evenly by spreading brown sugar gently and ensuring no clumping occurs when coating.
- Dice bacon while still warm to prevent hardening and make cutting easier, creating perfect crispy texture throughout waffles.
- Avoid overmixing batter to maintain light, fluffy waffle consistency; mix just until ingredients are combined for best results.
- Experiment with maple syrup or candied bacon variations to enhance sweet and savory flavor profile, making the dish more versatile and exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg