mac and cheese waffles (with veggies)
Last updated: September 2023
A fun recipe that uses leftover (or fresh) mac and cheese and makes it into savory WAFFLES with added veggies!
How much more fun does it get than mac and cheese in waffle form!? It’s two classic mealtime favorites (mac and cheese + waffles) combined into a lunch and dinnertime favorite! What’s even better is that I can add veggies (like broccoli and carrot) into the mixture! I find that veggies blend in so well when recipes have cheese and this is currently one of the only ways my toddler will eat his veggies. Truly, this recipe is what dreams are made of.
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INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cooked mac and cheese
1 egg yolk
1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour (If you feel that the batter isn't holding together well, you can add a little more flour (start with 1/2 tbsp)
Pinch of salt, pepper, garlic powder
1/4 cup cooked and finely diced veggie add-ins (I like to do broccoli & carrot, but other veggies like spinach would go well here)
DIRECTIONS:
Heat waffle iron until warm (times will vary depending on waffle iron used, but it should take 2-3 minutes on average)
Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well
Spray waffle iron with non-stick spray & add batter (be careful not to over-fill)
Cook until slightly golden on top
EQUIPMENT
Mini waffle iron: since this recipe makes two mini waffles, I find that a mini waffle iron is best! That said, you can really use any waffle iron here, just remember cook times may vary based on what you use.
SERVING/CUTTING
The fun thing with this recipe is that you can serve in so many ways - deconstructed (makes little bite sizes) strips, halves, or whole. Since this is a pretty filling recipe, I don’t go too crazy with sides - typically just some light fruit.
SUBSTITUTIONS & ADD-ONS
Egg: Egg is the key binder in this recipe and I haven’t tried with another binder just yet, so for now this recipe isn’t egg-free. That said, you always have the option to mix in cooked and finely diced veggies into any mac and cheese!
Add-Ins: When it comes to add-ins, this is another recipe where the options go on and on (and on and on). Typically, I like to review what’s in my fridge and use up leftovers (I almost always have some form of carrot and broccoli to use). Here are some additional ideas for add-ins:
Spinach
Cauliflower
Bell peppers
Chicken
Beef
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STORAGE & RE-HEATING
Store in air-tight container in fridge for 2 days. Re-heat in microwave for about 10 seconds, until slightly warmed. Make sure to let cool before serving.
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Broccoli & Carrot Mac and Cheese Waffles
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
- If you feel that the batter isn't holding together well, you can add a little more flour (start with 1 tbsp)
- Store in fridge in air-tight container for up to 2 days
- Re-heat in microwave for about 10 seconds
- You can serve this whole, cut in half, cut in strips, or de-constructed
