Ham and Cheese Waffles

Submitted by TexasToast R

"A new combo on some favorites! This is a lot of fun and yummy too. The grits add a nice crunch. The waffles are yummy topped with a fried egg or served by themselves with little butter and honey. Try them--you will be surprised by this delicious combo."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 11 waffles
• Serves: 11

ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup applesauce
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or use all whole wheat if you have ww pastry flour)
• 1⁄2 cup quick-cooking grits (uncooked)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (I'm sure cheddar would be delicious too)
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup cooked ham, cubed or finely chopped

directions

1. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil, and applesauce. Combine flour, baking powder and salt and sugar; add to egg mixture stir gently until combined (a few lumps may remain). Fold in cheese and ham.
2. Bake in a waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Top with a fried egg or butter and honey. Yield: about 11 large waffles.