What is it about the fall that makes me want to make giant, over the top breakfasts?  I don’t know if its school starting or just the cooling weather, but breakfast is my absolute favorite this time of year.  These waffles are filled with maple flavor and crunchy bits of bacon which make them completely irresistible. I can’t wait for you to try these out next Sunday morning – perfect with a cup of hot apple cider or piping hot coffee. 

Maple Bacon Waffles

Serves 4

2 cups flour

2 tbs sugar

1 tbs baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 cups buttermilk

8 tablespoons butter

2 eggs, separated

¼ cup maple syrup

4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped

STEP 1

Preheat your waffle maker.  Mix together buttermilk, melted butter, syrup, and egg yolks.

STEP 2

In a separate bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.  Pour in wet ingredients and chopped bacon.  Stir until just combined. 

STEP 3

Whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.  Fold them gently into the waffle batter. 

STEP 4

Place ¼ cup waffle batter on the hot waffle maker.  Press waffle maker top down and cook 10 minutes or until waffle is done. Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream and more bacon!

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