Description
Upgrade your brunch with these crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside waffles loaded with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Top with a fried egg and a drizzle of hot honey for the ultimate savory breakfast.
Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 cup milk
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup melted butter
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
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2 tbsp chopped chives
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1 tbsp chopped parsley
Toppings:
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4 eggs, fried (sunny-side up recommended)
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Hot honey (store-bought or homemade: ¼ cup honey + ½ tsp red chili flakes)
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Extra herbs and Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat waffle iron to medium-high and lightly grease.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.
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Combine: Pour wet into dry and stir just until combined. Lumps are okay.
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Fold in Parmesan and herbs gently.
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Cook waffles: Pour batter into preheated waffle iron (½–¾ cup per waffle). Cook until golden brown and crisp (steam should slow).
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Fry eggs in a skillet to your liking.
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Assemble: Place waffle on a plate, top with fried egg, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with extra herbs and Parmesan.
Tips & Variations:
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Keep waffles crisp: Place finished waffles on a wire rack in a 200°F (95°C) oven while cooking the rest.
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Pancake option: Cook on a greased skillet if no waffle iron is available.
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Flavor variations: Add bacon, cheddar, spinach, or everything bagel seasoning.
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Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 19g