I know I know… yet another maple bacon recipe. But it was between this and a pumpkin waffle recipe, which two of the other gals made so I figured this was a better way to go than another repeat. And let me tell you… AMAZING, even my husband loved then and he isn’t into my maple bacon craze.
I think the biggest difference between mine and other is that I always use candied bacon. The sugary coating keeps the bacon crisp, not soggy or chewy, in recipes, and, well… sugary coating??? deliciousness. And not only did I put maple in the batter but I topped the whole thing with maple whipped cream, mmmmm.
Maple Bacon Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ C all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 lrg eggs well beaten
- 6 Tbsp butter melted - I use 8 Tbsp, but use more or less for a crisper or softer waffle
- 1 ½ C whole milk
- 2 tsp maple extract
- 5 slices candied bacon chopped
- maple whipped cream
Instructions
- Wisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt
- in another bowl whisk together the eggs, butter, milk and extract
- Pour the wet mixture over dry mixture and blend until pebbled.
- You can add the bacon to the mix or sprinkle it on top of the batter once it's in the machine.
- Cook in preheated waffle iron 3-4 mins. Until the smoking stops.
- serve with more bacon and maple whipped cream
Nutrition
For adding the bacon, you can add it right on top of the batter and that will keep it crisp, but it will also cook a bit more, so I used the less cooked centers versus the outer edges (I saved those for topping).
You can also add the bacon into the batter if that’s easier, but I don’t like it when the additions fall to the bottom and I don’t get it evenly through the waffles. So sprinkling works best for me.
I often wonder how my crazy new recipes will go over with the kiddo’s… This one was a HUGE hit! Princess (who has decided she doesn’t eat anything that came from a pig) everyone loved it. The whipped cream was gone pretty fast, I’ll make a bigger batch next time I think! Baby Boy especially loved the cream, he just nibbled on the waffles, while The Reader finished off the Bacon!
Stacy
Candied bacon sounds fabulous, Ashlee! I am not sure I could stop myself eating it long enough to put it in waffles though. Yours do look wonderful with the cream on top though!
Ashlee
seriously it’s SO good, I make a batch every week these days!
Lauren Everson
I haven’t jumped on the maple bacon trend but this recipe just might make me do it!
Ashlee
dude I thought it sounded terrible.. then I went for it on a dare, and I’m in LOVE! BUT candied bacon is the ONLY way to go!
Jacklyn
I love maple bacon waffles! I make a version of my own, and I usually top it with a fried egg, it’s so good with the runny yolk.
Ashlee
Mmmm I haven’t tried an egg on a waffle before, but I do love runny yolks!
Kelster
I need to get on this maple bacon train!
Ashlee
YES YOU DO! but not that store bought stuff, candied bacon and the fresh stuff is the way to go!
Vanessa Barker
These are making my mouth water. YUM
Ashlee
Thx so much! I love waffles in every form and flavor!
Gina
I made these last year for my husband & am giving you a shout out today since it’s National Waffle Day!!
Ashlee
Awww thank you so much! love national Waffle Day around here! Seriously such good food!
tina
so good my family loved it 🙂
Ashlee
YAY! I LOVE hearing that – thx!
Kasey
Hi! Had a waffle just like this at a restaurant and had to find a recipe! How many waffles will one batch make? Thanks!
Ashlee
I’ve never counted! HA! how bad is that – ummm it depends on your waffle iron size of course – Id say 6-9. I always double or triple it… and my waffle iron is fairly large so I make like 18-20
Jasmine
Can you freeze these if you have leftover?