Description
Sweet and savory waffles with Manchego cheese and smoked ham.
Perfect for brunch or a unique appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) yellow cornmeal
- 1 cups (237 ml) all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons double acting baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups (473 ml) buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 0.25 cups (60 ml) maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cups (237 ml) manchego cheese
- 1 cups (237 ml) smoked ham
Instructions
- Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a smaller bowl, add buttermilk, eggs, and maple syrup. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Add ham and cheese, stirring to combine.
- Preheat the waffle iron. Lightly coat with vegetable spray if necessary.
- Scoop batter onto the center of the waffle iron. Close the lid and bake until browned and crisp.
- Serve waffles immediately or place them in a single layer on a rack in a 200°F (93°C) oven while you continue to make the rest of the waffles.
- Serve with butter and maple syrup.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Manchego cheese.
- Leftover waffles can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 1 month.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute 2 cups of milk with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 100