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Cheesy Waffle BLT Sandwich Recipe: Crispy Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato

Want to mix up breakfast and lunch? Try these Cheesy Waffle BLT Sandwiches — they’re fantastic!

Cheesy Waffle BLT Sandwiches are Waffles filled with fresh tomatoes, thick cut bacon, and lettuce.

A few weeks ago I attended an event in Denver at D Bar Desserts as part of the Tillamook Loaf Love Tour. The chef there served a burger on herbed, cheesy waffle “buns”, and that idea stuck with me. I couldn’t resist putting my own spin on it.

After the event I visited Denver Urban Homesteading and found the most incredible heirloom tomatoes — huge, ripe slices the size of your palm. With basil freshly picked and thick-cut bacon ready, I set out to create a Cheesy Waffle BLT.

Tomatoes for Cheese Waffle BLT Sandwiches

I used green onion in the batter, shredded white cheddar, and crisp bacon to build a BLT that uses cheese-and-herb waffles in place of toast. The savory, cheesy waffles pair perfectly with sweet, juicy tomato and crunchy bacon — possibly the best BLT I’ve had.

Cheesy Waffle BLT Sandwiches start with the Waffle!

You don’t need to cure your own bacon to make these; a good-quality, thick-cut bacon works beautifully. Because summer tomatoes are at their peak for only a short time, make these while the tomatoes are perfect — once they’re out of season you’ll wish you had.

Cheesy Waffle BLT Sandwiches Served on a White Square Plate with a Basil Leaf Garnish

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato on Cheesy Waffle Toast

Cheesy Waffle BLT Sandwiches

Creative Culinary

A fantastic Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich made with savory, cheesy waffles instead of toast.
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Prep Time
20
Total Time
20

Course
Pancakes and Waffles
Cuisine
American

Servings
4 Servings
Calories
1550 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Waffles:

  • 2 eggs separated
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk or add 1 tsp lemon juice to regular milk and let sit 5 minutes
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • ¼ cup green onion chopped
  • ¾ cup grated cheese white cheddar recommended

For the Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich:

  • 8 waffles
  • 8 pieces lettuce
  • 4 large tomato slices
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 12-16 slices crisp bacon
  • Mayonnaise or mix 2 Tbsp mayo with 1 tsp whole grain mustard
  • Basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

 

To Make the Waffles:

  • Beat the egg whites until just firm and set aside.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Beat the egg yolks and mix them into the buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice).
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.
  • Add melted butter and mix on low until just incorporated.
  • Fold in the shredded cheese and chopped green onion.
  • Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined.
  • Preheat your waffle iron, add batter, and cook according to the manufacturer’s directions.

To Construct the Sandwich, layer the components in this order:

  • One waffle
  • Slice of lettuce
  • Tomato slice — season with salt and pepper
  • Bacon
  • A dab of mayonnaise mixture
  • Another slice of lettuce
  • Top with a second waffle

To serve

  • Cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal and skewer a basil leaf on each half for garnish.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Waffle BLT Sandwiches
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
1550
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
80
g
123
%
Cholesterol
 
153
mg
51
%
Sodium
 
2727
mg
119
%
Carbohydrates
 
175
g
58
%
Protein
 
39
g
78
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.




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