Description
Savory Cottage Cheese Waffles offer a delightful twist on the classic breakfast, blending protein-rich ingredients with customizable savory flavors perfect for any morning table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chives or Parmesan cheese.
- Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron if necessary.
- Pour the batter into the waffle iron and spread evenly.
- Close the lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove and keep warm while repeating with remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For crispier waffles, use room temperature ingredients and make sure your waffle iron is fully preheated. Avoid overmixing to keep the waffles light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, waffles, savory breakfast, high protein, brunch