One of the pleasures of waffle-making is, and always has been, the limitless flavors with which the waffles may be made and served: a blend of flours (such as whole-wheat and regular flour), cornmeal, various cheeses, nuts (such as pecans or hazelnuts), and so on.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- Salt to taste, if desired
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ pound Cheddar cheese, finely grated, about 1 cup
- ¼ pound freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
293 calories; 16 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 21 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 14 grams protein; 79 milligrams cholesterol; 418 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Four to 14 waffles, depending on the size of the waffle iron
Preparation
- Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder.
- Beat the whole eggs, and gradually beat in the milk and butter. Add the flour mixture and beat with a wire whisk until smooth. Add the cheeses and beat until thoroughly blended.
- Fold in the egg whites. There should be about four cups.
- Add the mixture, an appropriate amount at a time, to the surface of an electric waffle iron. The volume will depend on the size of the iron. Cover and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
20 minutes
Dining and Cooking