Waffles with Bacon-Infused Syrup
Waffles with Bacon-Infused Syrup
The aromas of sizzling bacon and fresh waffles alone make this recipe worth trying. And the taste? Spectacular. Made with our exceptional Butcher Cut bacon, this sweet and smoky syrup will become a brunch staple in your home.
Servings
2-3
Preparation
10 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Level
Ingredients
Waffle Batter
1 cup flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Syrup
3 slices Schneiders Thick Cut bacon,
cooked per package instructions, roughly chopped
1 cup good quality maple syrup
1 Tablespoon rendered bacon fat
Directions
Pre-cook bacon slices per package instructions. Place cooked bacon on paper towel-lined plate to drain, and pour bacon fat from pan into heatproof bowl. Set aside.
Preheat waffle iron.
In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and whisk together.
In another small bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.
Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth, do not overmix.
Add the melted butter and gently whisk to combine.
Cook waffles per your waffle iron instructions.
While your waffles are cooking, in a small pot, combine maple syrup, bacon fat, and chopped bacon.
Bring syrup to boil, then remove from the heat. Let the bacon steep in the syrup for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Generously spoon syrup over waffles and enjoy.
