Buttermilk waffles with crispy bacon and maple syrup
Light, crisp waffles with salty bacon and a pour of maple syrup, a proper weekend brunch.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the waffle iron and the grill to high. Lay the bacon on a tray.
- 2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Mix the egg yolks, buttermilk and melted butter. Stir into the flour until just combined. Lumps are fine.
- 4
Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks and fold them in gently.
- 5
Grill the bacon for 8 minutes, turning once, until crisp.
8 min - 6
Brush the iron with oil. Cook each waffle for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp, then keep warm in a low oven.
4 min - 7
Pile the waffles on plates, top with bacon and pour over the maple syrup.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.