The Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles are crispy on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside.
Filled with plenty of ham and gooey cheese, and topped with a sunny side up egg, they make the perfect Brunch dish!
I'm so excited to share with you all that this week I'm participating in #BrunchWeek 2016! Thirty seven bloggers from around the country will showcase their best brunch dishes, from cocktails to cakes, breakfast breads, tarts, and quiche - there is something for everyone! Hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures, this is the 4th annual #BrunchWeek. I'm so excited to have you join us this year as we celebrate Brunch and prepare for Mother's Day!
I've got five brand spankin' new brunch recipes to share with you this week. That's right, FIVE! I've got sweet and I've got savory, and I hope you'll love everything as much as my family did. First up, we've got these Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles. Crispy on the inside but soft and chewy on the inside, they are bursting with flavor from the salty ham and intense Cabot White Oak Cheddar Cheese that's tucked inside. Topped with a gorgeous sunny side up egg, it's the brunch dish that will have your family asking for more!
We are so fortunate to have some pretty amazing sponsors that not only donated great prizes for the #BrunchWeek giveaway, but also supplied our bloggers with products for our posts. Please join me in sending out a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for their generosity! We have an incredible giveaway that you'll find at the end of this post, and I'd love it if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!
Prize #1 Red Star Yeast is giving one winner an amazing baking set, which includes a mixing bowl, dough whisk, bamboo spatula, rubber spatula, instant-read thermometer, measuring cup, pizza cutter, tea towel, oven mitt, bench scraper, ‘Knead to be Loaved’ apron, 6 strips of Red Star Yeast, National Festival of Breads cookbook, and The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day hardcover cookbook
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Prize #2 Dixie Crystals is giving one winner 1 case of 2-lb Extra Fine Granulated Sugar, a silicone baking mat, Dixie Crystal’s My First Cookbook, and Dixie Crystals red ruffle apron.
About Dixie Crystals: Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South's choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. Our pure cane sugar products are all natural, non-GMO and provide consistently delicious results.
Prize #3 Cabot Cheese is giving one winner $50 assortment of Cabot Cheese, one Berghoff Cheese Knife and one Slate Cheese Board
Cabot Creamery Cooperative is a 1,200 farm family dairy cooperative with members in New England & upstate New York making all natural, award-winning cheeses & the "World's Best Cheddar.”
Prize #4 Vidalia Onion Committee is giving one winner a Martha Stewart Knife Set, cast iron fry pan, cutting board, and fresh Vidalia Onions
About Vidalia Onions: Vidalia onions are unique to a very small region. In fact, they only grow within 20 counties in Georgia (which is also why they are the official state vegetable of Georgia)! Vidalia onions were discovered back in 1930’s, and just like back then, they are still planted, transplanted and harvested entirely all by hand! Vidalia onions are grown during the winter months, and are only available in stores between April and September, making them a true seasonal specialty. In order to grow great tasting Vidalias, and to give them their characteristic sweetness, they must be grown in a sandy soil mixture that is low in sulfur (sulfur in soil is what gives onions their hotness). Because of this sweet flavor, Vidalia onions are incredibly versatile and can be used in any sort of dish; grilling, baking, appetizers, sandwiches, casseroles, and yes, even sweet desserts. Each year, approximately 5-million 40-pound boxes are shipped out around the entire country - now that’s a lot of onions!
Prize #5 Sage Fruits is giving one winner a Ninja® Mega Kitchen System® with Slicing/Shredding
Sage Fruit Company is a premier grower/shipper of apples, pears and cherries. Not only are they focused on healthy products, but also on helping kids get excited about healthy eating through their free Kids in Force program that helps kids eat more nutrition and get more physical activity.
Prize #6 Nielsen-Massey Fine Vanillas & Flavors is giving one winner a set of their pure flavors: 2-oz each of Orange, Lemon, Peppermint, Almond, Chocolate, Coffee, Rose Water, and Orange Blossom Water.
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has been crafting the world’s finest vanillas and flavors since 1907. Each of Nielsen-Massey’s all-nature pure flavors are crafted with premium ingredients, sourced from around the world and chosen to meet the utmost quality standards. From lemon to peppermint to coffee or chocolate, Nielsen-Massey’s pure flavors offer convenience, quality and consistency to ensure your favorite recipes taste delicious every single time. All products are gluten-free, allergen-free, GMO-free, all-natural and Kosher.
Prize #7 KitchenIQ is giving one winner a Lid & Mitt, Edge Grip Quick Prep Knife Sharpener & Pairing Knife Combo, IQ Smart Wireless Nutri Scale, Edge Bug Scissor Sharpener, and Prep & Measure Tool
KitchenIQ, the new houseware branch of Smith’s Consumer Products, Inc., embraces Smith’s long-standing reputation for innovation and quality. KitchenIQ is committed to producing smarter products for the kitchen.
Prize #8 Le Creuset is giving one winner one Egg Carton in Caribbean, a Heritage 4 Qt Rectangular Baking Dish in Caribbean and a Revolution Spatula Spoon in Caribbean.
Le Creuset is focused on inspiring and empowering people everywhere to make joy through cooking. From our original enameled cast iron cookware to stoneware, stainless, silicone and more, Le Creuset has grown to offer products across a range of materials and categories that guarantees the right tool for the right job.
Now, let's get on with making our delicious savory waffles! Don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post, and also check out the other amazing recipes from my fellow #BrunchWeek bloggers!
Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles
Author: Sarah Bates | The Chef Next Door
Serves 4
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large egg
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup chopped honey ham
1 cup shredded Cabot White Oak Cheddar Cheese
Heat the waffle iron according to manufacturers directions.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg and butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the ham and cheese.
Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Pour a half cup of batter onto the iron and spread to the edges. Cook until the waffles are golden, about 6-8 minutes, depending on your waffle iron. Repeat with the remaining batter, spraying the iron with cooking spray as needed, until all the waffles have been made. Keep the waffles warm in a 175 degree oven while you cook the eggs.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs in the pan, one at a time, and sprinkle each with salt and pepper. Cook until the edges are done and the center is just set. Turn the heat down to low and cover the pan with a lid. Cook another 2-3 minutes until the egg is cooked but the yolk is still runny. Divide the waffles equally onto four plates and top each one with an egg. Serve immediately.
Bon Appétit!
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BrunchWeek Beverages:
Breakfast Margarita by Forking Up
Green Tea Mojito by Love & Confections
BrunchWeek Breads, Grains and Pastries:
{Gluten-Free} Galette Perougienne avec Chamomile by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Apple Bacon Cheddar Flatbread by Wholistic Woman
Apple Cheddar Scones by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Bacon, Cheddar & Chive Scones by Books n' Cooks
Black Pepper & Cheddar Gougéres by The Barbee Housewife
Breakfast Mac & Cheese by The Spiffy Cookie
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sweet Rolls by From Gate to Plate
Chocolate Zucchini Donuts by My Catholic Kitchen
Cinnamon Swirl Bread by Making Miracles
Cornmeal Biscuits with Chorizo Gravy and Scallions by Sweet Beginnings
Gluten Free Orange Rolls by Gluten Free Crumbley
Italian Sweet Rolls by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Mini Brioche by The Redhead Baker
Orange Creamsicle Donuts by The Crumby Cupcake
Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls by The Suburban Soapbox
Saffron Bread by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles by The Chef Next Door
BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
Apple Pie Pastry Braid by {i love} my disorganized life
Breakfast Potatoes by Big Bear's Wife
Cheesy Hash Browns by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Slow Cooker Apple Butter by Casa de Crews
BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Akuri Scrambled Eggs by Palatable Pastime
Bubble Up Denver Breakfast Bake by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Carnitas Eggs Benedict with Chipotle Hollandaise in Avocado Halves by Sarcastic Cooking
Cheesy Breakfast Nachos by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Croque Madame Bread Pudding by Cooking In Stilettos
Macaroni and Cheese Soufflé by Tara's Multicultural Table
BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
Apple Cornbread & Ham Roll-Ups by Nik Snacks
Italian Sausage Strata by Feeding Big and more
Pizza Loaf by The Healthy Fit Foodie
Shrimp and Andouille Cheddar Grits with Hot Pepper Cream Sauce by The Texan New Yorker
BrunchWeek Desserts:
Chocolate-dipped Orange Cookies by Family Around the Table
Jelly Donut Cake by Pink Cake Plate
Raspberry Coffeecake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Strawberry French Toast Cupcakes by Brunch-n-Bites
Thank you to our #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Red Star Yeast, Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Vidalia Onion Committee, Sage Fruits, Nielsen-Massey, KitchenIQ, and Le Creuset for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek. All opinions are my own.
The #BrunchWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up only. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Eight winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.