Savory Bacon Cheddar Waffles are a homemade cornmeal waffle recipe with bacon and cheddar mixed in! Top with eggs and veggies for a complete breakfast.
Place flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add shredded cheddar, chopped chives and cooked bacon pieces. Stir to coat.
In a separate bowl, mix the milk and melted butter. Combine with the dry ingredients but do not over mix.
Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold them into the batter, doing your best not to deflate them. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your waffle iron to medium according to the instructions.
Pour enough batter into the center of the lower grid so that it covers about half the surface area. Allow the batter to spread toward edges for 5 seconds, then close the lid of the waffle iron. Cook until the green indicator light turns on again. Remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately. You may keep waffles warm until ready to serve in a 200°F oven.
Serve with wilted spinach, fresh tomato, poached eggs and hot sauce.
Notes
Nutritional info based on waffles only, not eggs and veggies I put on top.