Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast mashup with these Caramel Apple Bacon Waffles! Crispy bacon, sweet caramel, and juicy apples come together in a fluffy waffle, drizzled with maple syrup for a sweet finish. Perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat!
Ingredients
For the Waffles:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 3/4 cups milk
– 1/2 cup melted butter
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
– 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored)
For the Caramel Sauce:
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving:
– Maple syrup
– Extra bacon and apple slices
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3. In another bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the crumbled bacon and diced apples.
5. 5. Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray and pour in the batter according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Cook until golden brown and crisp.
6. 6. For the caramel sauce, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
7. 7. Serve the waffles warm, drizzled with caramel sauce and maple syrup. Top with extra bacon and apple slices if desired.
Notes
These waffles can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. Reheat in a toaster or oven before serving. For an extra touch, you can add nuts or whipped cream on top!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: waffles, caramel, bacon, breakfast