Ham and Cheese Waffles

Preheat oven to 225 F.

To make the batter, add the waffle mix into a large mixing bowl. Add in the water and 1/3 cup oil, and mix until there are no more lumps. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes, and preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Add the 1/2 tablespoon of oil into a skillet and bring it up to medium heat. Toss in the diced ham, and cook for a few minutes, just until it gets slightly crisp. Remove it from the skillet with a slotted spoon and put it onto a paper towel to drain any remains of oil.

Once the iron is hot, spray cooking spray on the grates, then ladle in enough of the waffle batter to fill in the base of the waffle iron. Sprinkle with some of the ham, then some of the cheese. Then ladle just a bit more batter onto the top. Close and seal the iron, give it a turn, and cook for about 4 minutes. Turn again, and continue to cook for a couple of more minutes, or until the waffle is a golden brown.

Remove the waffle from the waffle iron and put it onto a plate. Sprinkle with a bit of powdered sugar. Repeat with the remaining waffles. You can keep the waffles warm and for the most part crisp and fluffy in a preheated 225 F oven while you repeat the process.

At first you will not notice the ham or cheese. You get that sweetness from the waffle batter, then comes a bit of that awesome cheesiness which is balanced by some smokey and salty ham. To say the least, it is awesome. My wife giggled a bit as she bit into it. She was surprised at how awesome the waffle was. I only made one to start but I knew she wanted another one. So I made some more! Let’s just say I will be making these more than once a month. I hope you enjoy.