My mother would always make THE most delicious waffles. She would make a big batch and freeze them and toasting these up the next day was simply amazing. I honestly never had an Eggo waffle until I was an adult. After you have made this recipe, you may never go back to buying frozen waffles.
This waffle recipe is very similar to the one my mother always made. It is a fail proof recipe and the best way to make waffles!
I love that most of this meal can be made in your waffle iron. It makes it extra special and cleanup is easier, too. Plus, who doesn’t love finding bacon in their waffles??
Do you butter your waffles?
I always buttered my waffles growing up, and I think most people do. The secret is to put the pat of butter on right after it comes out of the hot waffle maker so it melts easily. Another tip is to stack them after buttering so the butter melts.
Can you make these waffles gluten free?
Yes! Just swap the wheat flour with a one to one gluten free flour.
What else can you add to bacon waffles?
If you are not a fan of chocolate chips, you can omit them. If you are not a fan of bacon, add sausage, turkey bacon or ham. But, if you want to add something different to your bacon waffles besides chocolate chips, try blueberries, pecans, or even something fun like Oreos. If you want to make savory waffles, try topping with parmesan cheese and green onions. Or you could even make bacon cheddar waffles!
What sides are good to serve with bacon waffles?
Of course you can serve waffle eggs (made in the waffle iron,) and and extra side of crispy bacon. You can also serve with yogurt, fruit, or something savory like taco potatoes to balance out the sweetness.
Check out my chocolate waffles and this recipe for chicken and waffles! You can never go wrong with waffles for breakfast. I love that they freeze well, too, so go ahead and make a double batch for the week! These are the best bacon waffles and your family will love them!
The secret to making bacon waffles is to place slightly cooked bacon on your hot waffle iron and then pour on the batter!
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Check out my chocolate waffles and this recipe for chicken and waffles! You can never go wrong with waffles for breakfast. I love that they freeze well, too, so go ahead and make a double batch for the week!
What other toppings would you put on bacon waffles?
originally published June 2, 2017. Revised and updated August 16, 2024
Bacon Waffles With Chocolate Chips & Waffle Eggs
These delicious bacon waffles with chocolate chips and waffle eggs make the perfect breakfast!
Ingredients
- one package of bacon
- 3 large eggs for waffles, (plus additional 3-4 eggs for Waffle Eggs)
- 1 ½ cups of milk
- ½ cup of oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup of chocolate chips
- melted butter for topping waffles, optional
- real maple syrup, optional
Instructions
- Cut slices of bacon in half.
- Cook bacon on medium heat in a cast iron skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side. (You don't want to crisp the bacon in the skillet.)
- While bacon is cooking, prepare waffle mix.
- Crack 3 eggs in a mixing bowl.
- Add in milk, oil, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and flour.
- Beat with beater until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spray waffle iron with cooking spray and heat waffle iron according to directions.
- Place two half bacon slices on each waffle square of the preheated waffle iron.
- Pour ⅓ cup of batter onto each square, over the bacon. Close iron.
- Cook waffles until slightly brown, remove them from the iron with a pair of tongs.
- Let waffles cool on a cooling rack and leave them in a single layer so they don't get soggy.
- To cook waffle eggs, simply spray the waffle iron with cooking spray, crack one egg into each square of the waffle iron, and cook until done.
- Serve bacon waffles with waffle eggs and more sliced bacon! Top with syrup and enjoy.
Notes
If your bacon is already cooked, you can add crumbled bacon or bacon pieces to your waffle batter.
Keep waffles warm in a preheated oven. This also helps them crisp up if you prefer crispy waffles.
For maple bacon waffles, add 2-4 tablespoons maple syrup to the batter.
Store remaining waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 611Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 853mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 2gSugar: 15gProtein: 18g
The writer is not a doctor or nutritionist and this nutritional information is just a guideline. Please consult your doctor or nutritionist for more accurate information.