Ham and Cheese Waffles
These savory waffles are packed with ham and cheese and cooked to crisp perfection. Ham and cheese waffles make a great dinner, breakfast, or snack on the go. This recipe makes 12 waffles, perfect for feeding a hungry family!
Equipment
- waffle maker
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3.5 cups milk any kind
- 8 tablespoons butter melted, but cooled
- 2 eggs
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar
- 6 ounces diced ham
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl (or large measuring cup), mix the eggs, milk, and melted butter until combined. It’s okay if some butter chunks remain.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until well
- Add Cheese and Ham: Gently fold in the shredded cheddar and chopped ham until evenly distributed.
- Cook Waffles: Preheat your waffle maker according to its instructions. Cook the batter as directed by your waffle maker.
- Keep Warm: Place cooked waffles on a baking sheet in a single layer and keep them warm in a 300°F oven until all waffles are made. Enjoy them as they come off the waffle maker if you can’t wait!
Notes
- This recipe can be halved to make about 6 waffles.
- Store waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to several days. Reheat in the toaster, oven, or microwave.
- Waffles can be frozen and reheated in the oven.
- These waffles are delicious on their own or topped with a fried egg.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses—though cheddar is a family favorite.