For those nights I'm stuck on what to make for dinner, sometimes it just takes some creativity and thinking out of the box. Why not switch things up with having breakfast for dinner? When waffles came to mind, it dawned on me that waffles and fried chicken are a great combo. Savory waffles are just as good as their classic sweet counterpart and for this version, I added shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. For a bit of color, chopped parsley did the trick.
You can opt to use your favorite waffle recipe but to make it easier, consider a prepared waffle mix like Krusteaz! It saved me time and the recipe came out perfect without additional measuring. For the chicken, you can also use your favorite fried chicken recipe to pair with these savory waffles, but I've included my recipe for Southern Friday Chicken as well. Together, they are a wonderful pairing and be sure to have some real maple syrup and butter on hand for the traditional fixins'!
Southern Fried Chicken & Cheddar Bacon Waffles
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6 thick waffles
Ingredients:
· 3 cups Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix· 1 1/2 water
· 2 eggs
· 1/3 cup vegetable oil
· 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
· 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
· 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Southern Fried Chicken (tenders) or your favorite fried chicken recipe
· 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Southern Fried Chicken (tenders) or your favorite fried chicken recipe
Directions:
Heat waffle iron per manufacturer's instructions. Spray with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together waffle mix, chicken broth, egg, oil, bacon, cheese and parsley until fully combined. Set aside for 2-3 minutes while waffle iron heats up.
People love chicken and waffles and I have never had the urge to try. Your recipe has changed that, definitely trying!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the perfect dinner to me! My kids would love it!
ReplyDeleteI've been avoiding fried foods but I really need to give into the craving. This picture is making me drool!
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