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Sweet Potato Waffles with Nut Topping

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 01, 2023
Ready in just minutes, these tender waffles have a wonderfully sweet and crunchy topping. What a mouthwatering way to get your family out of bed in the morning! —Christine Keating, Norwalk, California
Sweet Potato Waffles with Nut Topping Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups biscuit/baking mix
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1-1/3 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup canned sweet potatoes, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Dash salt
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • Maple syrup

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, brown sugar and spices. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, sweet potatoes, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
  2. Bake waffles in a preheated waffle maker according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans and walnuts. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve waffles with topping and syrup.

Nutrition Facts

2 waffles with about 2 tablespoons nut topping: 457 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.

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