Description
Delicious mac and cheese waffles that are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Nonstick cooking spray or additional melted butter for cooking
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add whole milk while whisking constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and ground mustard. Fold in cooked macaroni. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.
- Preheat waffle iron to medium-high and lightly grease with nonstick spray or melted butter.
- Spoon a thin layer of waffle batter to cover the bottom of the waffle iron. Place a scoop of mac and cheese in the center, leaving a border. Cover with more batter. Close waffle iron and cook for 4-6 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Repeat with remaining batter and mac and cheese. Serve waffles immediately while hot.
Notes
- To ensure crispiness, make sure to not overload the waffle iron with mac and cheese.
- These waffles can be served with additional toppings of your choice, such as hot sauce or a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg