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    You are here: Home / Breakfast and Brunch / Homemade Waffle, Egg, and Bacon Breakfast

    Homemade Waffle, Egg, and Bacon Breakfast

    Posted by David (Doggy Daddy) · 1 Comment

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    I've always loved breakfast, but don't have it very often. These days, the traditional egg-based plate is reserved for Sundays - and actually is more "brunch" than "breakfast." Before COVID19, one of our favorite things to do was to visit our restaurant friends to enjoy a brunchy-brunch date on Sunday afternoons.

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    Every time I decide to cook eggs, I'm reminded of my Mom's morning ritual - which still happens when I'm able to visit... I wake up to the scent of bacon or sausage cooking along with fried potatoes. Normally, I'm the last one to dig in because I need some coffee and wake-up time before eating. It's that feel-good feeling that makes me smile when I whip up a good breakfast in Texas.

    While this dish doesn't have potatoes that I absolutely always crave (Quay says I try to find a way to put potatoes into any dish, even if it doesn't make sense - she's right!), it has all the elements of a savory, belly-filling breakfast.

    Don't try to add potatoes or you'll get the side-eye.

    If you do it right, you'll feel like a superstar, even though it's not what you are. So don't be another loser in the kitchen. It's sweet... It's savory... It's everything you want out of life except for that winning lottery ticket.

    Now, get these simple ingredients together and give this a shot!

    dry waffle ingredients
    My waffle ingredients before mixing

    Vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg make a delicious savory combination.

    waffle ingredients in a bowl-[Copyright David Lewetag II]
    Ingredients in a mixing bowl
    mixed waffle batter
    Here's the finished batter, ready to cook

    It's so simple - no mixer needed, just a whisk. Mix all ingredients together into a smooth batter, and you're ready to cook.

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    All-Clad Belgian Waffle Maker - this thing is built like a tank. Check it out here.
    Finished waffles

    I use an All-Clad Belgian waffle maker. I love it. It has a range of heat settings, but my favorite is #5. It takes about 15 minutes to heat up, and when it's ready, I brush on some melted butter and then pour in the batter - starting in the center and making kind of a circle as it fills the maker.

    raw bacon on oven tray
    Bacon on a ¼ baking sheet
    bacon baked in oven
    Bacon is done!

    I can fry bacon in a pan on the stove-top, but my go-to method is on a baking sheet in the oven. Go for crispy and let that fat render. Depending on the thickness, it typically takes between 20 and 40 minutes at 400º. I watch closely during the last 5 minutes or so to make sure it doesn't burn.

    Leela says to always make a little extra for her

    frying an egg in a matfer carbon steel pan
    Sunny Side Up Egg

    I absolutely hate runny egg whites, but I love a silky, runny yolk. Low and slow is the key, and also either covering the pan with a lid to help the whites cook, or spooning on the butter and oil, similar to basting fish or steak.

    finished plate of waffle egg bacon basil
    Finished plate with basil and syrup

    🍽 Kitchen Critique

    So savory, so tasty. The syrup combines with the cinnamon and nutmeg of the waffle, the salt of the bacon, and the creamy egg yolk. The basil brightens everything up and is quite a surprise flavor alongside everything else. Very good, sir.

    Don't forget to season the egg - it needs S&P love, too.

    ✔ Takeaways

    • Potatoes don't belong in every meal
    • You're screwed if you don't know how to fry an egg
    • The basil is the key here - it balances out the sweetness and lifts everything to a new level, so don't leave it out
    • Doggies + bacon = love
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    Homemade Waffle, Egg, and Bacon Breakfast

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    Treat yourself to a homemade waffle breakfast with egg, bacon, and basil. It's simple, savory, and delicious!

    • Author: David (Doggy Daddy)
    • Prep Time: 20
    • Cook Time: 30
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: breakfast
    • Cuisine: american

    Ingredients

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    • Egg
    • Basil
    • Bacon
    Dry Waffle Ingredients:
    • ½ cup flour
    • 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
    • ½ Tbsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon
    • pinch nutmeg
    • pinch salt
    Wet Waffle Ingredients:
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 egg
    • ½ Tbsp melted butter
    • dash vanilla extract

    Instructions

    Bacon

    1. Heat your oven to 400º and bake bacon until cooked - typically 20-40 minutes depending on the thickness of the bacon
    2. When done, set bacon on paper towels to drain excess fat
    3. Reserve some fat from the baking sheet for cooking the egg

    Waffles

    1. For the waffle, add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth with a whisk or fork
    2. When your waffle unit is ready, brush some melted butter onto the surface and pour in the batter
    3. Cook until finished, typically 10-15 minutes

    Egg(s)

    1. Add a tablespoon of the rendered bacon fat along with a knob of butter into a pan
    2. Cook on medium-low heat to your desired doneness
    3. Season with salt and pepper

    Plating

    1. Place waffle on plate and brush with melted butter
    2. Pour on some heated syrup
    3. Place egg on the waffle
    4. Toss some bacon on the plate
    5. Add a bit of basil to finish things off

    Keywords: waffle, bacon, egg, basil

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    1. AttaGrill says

      July 01, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      This looks absolutely delicious, but you haven’t tried bacon until you smoke it on a pellet grill. Seriously. You’ll never go back!

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