Description
Mac and Cheese Stuffed Waffles are a delicious twist on traditional comfort food, combining the flavors of creamy mac and cheese with crispy waffles.
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
- Cook the Macaroni: Bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: 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.
- Combine with Cheeses and Seasonings: 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.
- Mix Waffle Batter: 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 and Grease Waffle Iron: Preheat waffle iron to medium-high and lightly grease with nonstick spray or melted butter.
- Assemble and Cook Stuffed Waffles: 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 and Serve: Repeat with remaining batter and mac and cheese. Serve waffles immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg