Savory Waffle Bites with Creamy Cheddar Spread
Savory Waffle Bites with Creamy Cheddar Spread
Ingredients
For the Savory Waffle Bites
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- vegetable oil, as needed, for waffle iron
For the Creamy Cheddar Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the large egg, 1 1/4 cups milk, and melted unsalted butter until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Fold in the 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chives.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
For the creamy cheddar spread, combine the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons milk, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Beat with a fork or electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly brush or spray the waffle iron plates with vegetable oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of batter (depending on your waffle iron size) onto the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining batter, cooking in batches.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Once cooked, remove the waffle bites from the iron and transfer them to a serving platter. Serve warm with the creamy cheddar spread. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Savory Waffle Bites with Creamy Cheddar Spread
Ingredients
For the Savory Waffle Bites
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- vegetable oil, as needed, for waffle iron
For the Creamy Cheddar Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the large egg, 1 1/4 cups milk, and melted unsalted butter until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Fold in the 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chives.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
For the creamy cheddar spread, combine the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons milk, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Beat with a fork or electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly brush or spray the waffle iron plates with vegetable oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of batter (depending on your waffle iron size) onto the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining batter, cooking in batches.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Once cooked, remove the waffle bites from the iron and transfer them to a serving platter. Serve warm with the creamy cheddar spread. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min