Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere and Onion

Name: Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere and Onion
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped; 16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 9 large eggs, room temperature, divided use; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded; 1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (12 ounces), cubed

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Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

I took one of our family’s favorite puff pastry recipes, which uses a similar mix of ingredients, and translated it to savory waffles. It’s a change of pace from sweeter fare. Served with a ham steak and fried eggs, it makes a fabulous meal. Feel free to add maple syrup or a spicy glaze. —Leslie Ponce, Miami, Florida

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Ingredients

1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
9 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (12 ounces), cubed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange onions and asparagus on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly; reserve 1/4 cup vegetable mixture for topping.

Preheat a greased waffle iron. Separate 3 eggs. Whisk flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper and remaining salt. Add milk, 3 egg yolks and melted butter; mix gently but thoroughly. Stir in remaining onion and asparagus mixture and 3/4 cup shredded cheese
In another bowl, beat 3 egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Fold into waffle batter. Bake waffles according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham until heated through; keep warm. In same skillet, fry remaining eggs until yolks are set. To serve, top waffle with ham and 1 egg. Sprinkle with reserved onion and asparagus, and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 544 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 1493mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.

Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere and Onion

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