Waffle House Breakfast

A hearty and comforting diner-style breakfast featuring crispy waffles, buttery toast, fluffy scrambled eggs, cheesy grits, and crispy bacon, all served with warm maple syrup.

Ingredients

For the Waffles

🥞 1 cup all-purpose flour

🍬 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder

🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt

🥛 3/4 cup whole milk

🥚 1 large egg

🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

🍦 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Toast

🍞 2 slices white or wheat bread

🧈 1 tablespoon butter, softened

For the Scrambled Eggs

🥚 3 large eggs

🥛 2 tablespoons milk

🧈 1/2 tablespoon butter

🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Cheesy Grits

🌽 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits

💧 2 cups water

🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt

🧀 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

🧈 1 tablespoon butter

For the Bacon

🥓 4 slices thick-cut bacon

For Serving

🍁 1/4 cup maple syrup

Equipment

• Waffle iron

• Medium mixing bowl

• Whisk

• Nonstick skillet

• Saucepan

• Toaster

Prep Time

• Active: 20 minutes

• Total: 30 minutes

Calories & Macros (per serving, approx. 1 full meal)

• Calories: 850

• Protein: 35g

• Carbohydrates: 90g

• Fat: 40g

Instructions

Prepare the Waffles

• Preheat the waffle iron.

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

• In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

• Lightly grease the waffle iron and pour in the batter.

• Cook according to the waffle iron’s instructions until golden brown and crisp.

• Set aside and keep warm.

Prepare the Bacon

• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the bacon slices.

• Cook until crispy, flipping occasionally, about 8 minutes.

• Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Prepare the Scrambled Eggs

• In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well blended.

• Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.

• Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until soft and fluffy.

• Remove from heat and keep warm.

Prepare the Cheesy Grits

• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.

• Stir in grits and salt, then reduce heat to low.

• Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

• Stir in butter and shredded cheese until melted and smooth.

Prepare the Toast

• Toast the bread slices in a toaster until golden brown.

• Spread softened butter over the warm toast.

Serve the Breakfast

• Plate the waffles, eggs, bacon, toast, and cheesy grits.

• Drizzle warm maple syrup over the waffles.

• Enjoy your classic Waffle House-style breakfast!

Cooking and Serving Tips

• Extra Crispy Bacon: Bake the bacon in a 400°F oven on a wire rack over a baking sheet for even crispness.

• Fluffier Eggs: Stir eggs gently and remove them from heat slightly before they fully set for a softer texture.

• Waffle Upgrade: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a splash of buttermilk to the batter for extra flavor.

• Grits Variations: Swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.

This diner-style breakfast brings all the comforting flavors of Waffle House right to your home!

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Waffle House Breakfast