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    Home » Breakfast/Brunch » Savory Buttermilk Cheddar Belgian Waffles

    Savory Buttermilk Cheddar Belgian Waffles

    Published: Jan 22, 2021 by Andrea Howe · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This savory waffle recipe for cheddar and buttermilk Belgian waffles is the perfect alternative to the typical sweet breakfast. Make them in a traditional Belgian waffle iron, or use a mini heart iron for a special Valentine’s Day breakfast! 

    savory waffles on a pink plate next to fruit, and a latte on a white background

    We make waffles so often in our house that I actually gave my husband a new waffle iron for Christmas! Our old one had seen better days and was starting to fall apart, so we now own 3 waffle makers; the old one to serve as a backup, the new one, and a mini heart shaped waffle iron. We have the DASH heart iron and and LOVE it! Affordable, reliable and comes in a ton of colors. 

    heart shaped waffles topped with tomatoes and chives set on a pink plate

    Because we’re such fans, I decided to switch things up a bit and dabble with a savory waffle recipe. Every Christmas morning, I make Ina Garten’s buttermilk cheddar biscuits, so these waffles are a riff on her biscuit recipe. You’re going to be blown away at how easy these are to make, as well as how effortlessly they switch back and forth between sweet and salty. Top them with butter and syrup, or alongside thick slices of tomatoes and shaved prosciutto.

    Ingredients for Cheddar & Buttermilk Belgian Waffles

    • Flour
    • Buttermilk
    • Sharp cheddar
    • Egg
    • Butter
    • Salt, sugar and baking powder
    ingredients to make cheddar and buttermilk Belgian waffles

    How to make

    Begin my adding your dry ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together with a fork or any type of mixing spoon.

    salt, sugar, baking powder and flour poured into a white mixing bowl

    Stir in your wet ingredients of buttermilk, whisked egg and melted butter. Mix until just combined.

    wet waffle ingredients added to dry ingredients in a white mixing bowl

    Lastly, gently fold in the cheese! Give yourself a high five if you read that in a Moira Rose voice 😉

    cheddar cheese mixed into savory waffle recipe ingredients

    Your waffle batter will be thick, similar to a wet biscuit dough. Add a scoop of batter to your preheated waffle iron, and cook away!

    This recipe will yield enough to make 2-3 standard size Belgian waffles, or 10 mini waffles. There was plenty to feed our family of 5, but double the recipe if you’re cooking for a larger crowd.

    Buttermilk Belgian Waffles on a pink plate topped with tomatoes, cheese and egg

    What to do if you don’t have buttermilk?

    Using buttermilk will give these waffles the slightest bit of tang, that offsets the cheddar ever so slightly. Don’t fret though if you either don’t have buttermilk or don’t want to use it! To make your own, simply add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to 1 cup of whole milk, and allow it to sit for a few minutes.

    If you would rather just skip it all together, that’s fine! Swap out the buttermilk for whole milk.

    Cheddar and buttermilk waffles on a platter with fruit, bacon and tomatoes

    Tips for making this savory waffles recipe

    • Spray the waffle iron down just a bit, especially if using a mini waffle iron.
    • Make sure your waffle iron is nice and hot before adding your batter. This will ensure they cook all the way through and you get a slightly crispy texture.
    • Don’t overload your waffle iron with batter. Because this is a thick batter, you won’t see it spread out when it hits the iron. You may be tempted to add more to fully cover the waffle iron, but it’s not necessary; the batter will disperse once the waffle iron is closed.
    • Store any unused batter in the fridge for up to a week.
    • Leftover waffles can be frozen in a well-sealed container for up to 6 months. To reheat, place them in a toaster or oven till defrosted and warmed through.
    heart shaped savory waffle recipe toppings and ingredients

    What to serve with savory waffles

    I love this savory waffle recipe because it’s surprisingly diverse! It tastes delicious topped with a slice of bacon and drizzled with maple syrup. Or go for a fresher approach and add a thick slice of tomato and just a couple of shavings of prosciutto. They also taste wonderful with fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream.

    And stay tuned for my next post, which will detail out this lovely Valentine’s Day spread I created, featuring these waffles. I was largely inspired by this book, Plates & Boards. In it, they share all sorts of fun ideas for food nibble boards, and feature 1 unique recipe in each board. I love that idea of making a snack/charcuterie board a bit more homemade and personalized! I’ll share all the deets in my next post.

    savory waffles breakfast spread with fruit, herbs, tomatoes, bacon and orange juice

     

    heart shaped waffles topped with tomatoes and chives set on a pink plate

    Buttermilk Cheddar Savory Waffles

    This savory waffle recipe for cheddar and buttermilk Belgian waffles is the perfect alternative to the typical sweet breakfast. Make them in a traditional Belgian waffle iron, or use a mini heart iron for a special Valentine's Day breakfast! 
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author:Andrea

    Equipment

    • Waffle Iron

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1.5 tsp sugar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 egg beaten
    • ¾ cup buttermilk
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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    Instructions

    • Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
    • Gently stir in the egg, butter and buttermilk
    • Gently fold in the cheese
    • Lightly spray preheated waffle iron with cooking spray, and add batter. About ½-3/4 cup for a large Belgian waffle iron, or a heaping tbsp for a mini waffle iron, and cook through, about 4-5 minutes.

    Notes

    Store unused batter in the fridge for up to a week, and leftover waffles can be frozen for up to 6 months.
    To reheat, place in a toaster or oven till defrosted and heated through. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Andrea Howe

    Andrea Howe is the recipe developer and photographer of Howe We Live. She is also a seasoned home cook of over 20 years, for her family of 5. Andrea has spent over 10 years in the food industry, writing for various publications including Babble and Disney. Her work has appeared in Real Simple, Taste of Home, Yahoo, Buzzfeed and ABC News.

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    Comments

    1. Ale says

      June 05, 2022 at 11:04 am

      4 stars
      The flavor is great but the portions were way off for me — I doubled the recipe and still barely had enough for 4 waffles (using a Belgian waffle maker).

      Reply
      • Andrea Howe says

        June 06, 2022 at 3:22 pm

        oh I’m sorry, it’s because the quantities were made using a mini waffle maker that just makes 1 waffle. I will add that to the notes to make sure it’s more clear

        Reply
    2. Melanie C says

      January 31, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      I made these today, they were fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing, I’ll be keeping this recipe to make again!

      Reply
    3. Debbie says

      January 31, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      I adore savory waffles and your recipe sounds amazing. Between the tangy buttermilk and the cheddar cheese I know I would adore these babies. This will make an appearance I my table next weekend for a weekly brunch.

      Reply
    4. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      January 30, 2021 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      We love savory waffles and this recipe was perfect for our weekend brunch. My boys eat the savory waffles with maple syrup and that is one of their favorite.

      Reply
    5. Sharon says

      January 28, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      These savory waffles are perfect for brunch. They are also great to replace bread on sandwiches.

      Reply
    6. Candice says

      January 27, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I wanted to try a savory waffle and I’m so glad I came across this recipe. They came out so good… Delicious! Easy recipe, and one I’ll be making again.

      Reply
    7. Amy Liu Dong says

      January 27, 2021 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      Looks delicious! I immediately saved your recipe and so excited to make this for tomorrow’s breakfast. Yum, yum, and yum!

      Reply
    8. Farrukh Aziz says

      January 27, 2021 at 2:55 am

      5 stars
      Waffles? Count me in! I absolutely love waffles and can have them everyday for breakfast! And, I’ve never thought of making buttermilk waffles! I’m sure they would turn out to be amazing! Can’t wait to make it!

      Reply
    9. FOODHEAL says

      January 27, 2021 at 1:57 am

      We have a waffle factory here that makes only Belgium waffles and oh my! they are delicious! I can now see why reading your recipe.

      Reply
    10. Ramona says

      January 26, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      These waffles look super delicious and healthy, and I always love a healthy recipe! they seem like the perfect breakfast idea and I would love to give them a go. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I cant wait to make this for me and my family!

      Reply
    11. Paula Montenegro says

      January 26, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I’m definitely giving this recipe a try asap! I made cheese waffles a couple of times and they were too greasy. These look and sound perfect! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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