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Bacon & Chopped Nut Waffles

Waffles are so versatile, you can prepare them however you want. Please allow us to give you a hint — you’ll be hard-pressed to find a waffle recipe this darn good. Pecans and bacon are just the tip of the iceberg…
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 3661.39 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1/2 cup(s) bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) butter
  • 1/2 cup(s) milk
  • 1 cup(s) milk
  • 3/4 cup(s) pecans, roasted
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup(s) cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup(s) flour
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
  • 4 cup(s) egg whites
  • 12 ounce(s) brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup(s) pecans, roasted
  • 33/100 cup(s) bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla

Instructions

 

  • To prepare the waffles, cook bacon and butter in a skillet until crisp.
  • In a bowl beat egg yolks with the milk and then add the butter and bacon the yolk/milk mixture and chop the pecans.
  • In a bowl combine pecans, cornmeal, flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Beat egg whites until the reach the soft peak stage and then fold them into the batter.
  • Cook waffles in a hot waffle iron until brown.
  • To make the Bourbon syrup:In a saucepan bring the water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Continue to boil without stirring until syrup thickens slightly and surface is shiny.
  • Pour syrup into a serving bowl, and stir in pecans.
  • Stir in whiskey and vanilla.
  • Keep warm.
  • Ready in 30 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 3661.39kcalCarbohydrates: 176.4gProtein: 247.65gFat: 206.23gSaturated Fat: 74.75gCholesterol: 7936.6mgSodium: 4599.67mgFiber: 4.64gSugar: 66.34g

Keyword Butter, Eggs, Pork, Vanilla
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