Description
Golden and savory, these crispy waffles are loaded with diced ham and made extra tender with a buttermilk-style batter—perfectly finished with a dollop of herbed cream cheese or sour cream for an irresistible breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 225g unsalted butter, melted
- 225g ham, finely diced
- 210g all-purpose flour
- 35g cornmeal
- 15g sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 medium eggs
- 350g whey or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (let sit for 5 minutes)
- Optional Topping: Sour cream or cream cheese
- Optional Topping: Chopped fresh dill or chives
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk (or whey substitute), and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated, then fold in diced ham.
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease if needed.
- Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with a generous spoonful of sour cream or herbed cream cheese on top.
Notes
- Substitute whey with milk and lemon juice if unavailable.
- Use cream cheese blended with herbs for a richer topping.
- Do not overmix batter to maintain fluffy texture.
- Waffles can be frozen and reheated for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
