Satisfy cravings with chili garlic cheese waffles—flavorful, crispy, and ideal for brunch or savory snacking.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 2 large eggs
→ Flavor Add-ins
10 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
11 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions
13 - 1 small red chili, finely chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron as per the manufacturer's guidelines until hot.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and eggs until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
05 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, minced garlic, chopped chives or scallions, and finely chopped red chili, if desired.
06 - Lightly coat the hot waffle iron with nonstick spray or melted butter.
07 - Pour approximately 1/2 cup batter onto the prepared waffle iron for each waffle, close the lid, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Transfer cooked waffles to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter. Serve immediately while hot, garnished as preferred.
