Description
Maple bacon waffle burger delivers a symphony of sweet and savory flavors, blending classic breakfast elements with gourmet burger craftsmanship. Crispy waffles cradle juicy beef, while maple-glazed bacon adds irresistible depth, promising a mouthwatering culinary adventure you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or American cheese)
- 8 slices crispy bacon
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt (for beef)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for waffle batter)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking burgers)
- Fried egg
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Caramelized onions
Instructions
- Prepare waffle maker by lightly coating the surface with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure uniform distribution.
- In a separate vessel, blend liquid components until smoothly integrated, creating a cohesive mixture with consistent texture.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring with minimal manipulation to maintain waffle batter’s delicate structure.
- Carefully pour measured batter into preheated waffle maker, allowing each waffle to cook until edges turn crisp and golden brown.
- Transfer freshly cooked waffles to a warming tray or low-temperature oven to preserve heat and crispness while preparing additional components.
- Cook bacon until perfectly crisp, allowing excess grease to drain on paper towels to maintain optimal texture.
- Assemble burger by layering crispy bacon across waffle surface, ensuring even coverage and maximum flavor distribution.
- Position prepared protein between waffle “buns”, creating a decadent fusion of breakfast and burger elements.
- Serve immediately to maintain peak temperature and textural integrity of the maple bacon waffle burger.
Notes
- Crisp bacon to perfection before assembling the burger for maximum flavor and crunch.
- Experiment with different maple syrup grades to customize the sweetness level of your waffles.
- Choose high-quality ground beef with a fat content around 80/20 for juicier burger patties.
- Toast waffle edges slightly for extra structural integrity when holding the burger components.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg