Description
A fusion of waffle and grilled cheese, the chaffle delivers a crispy, caramelized edge with a creamy, melty center. Whisked eggs, rich cheddar, and a touch of buttermilk create a delicate custard-like bite in minutes.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Cooking oil for greasing pan
Instructions
Preheat cast iron pan over medium-high heat
In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy
Stir in cheddar, buttermilk, and melted butter until smooth
Grease pan with oil and pour in egg mixture
Cook until edges crisp and center jiggles, 3-4 minutes
Flip and repeat on other side
Notes
Use aged cheddar for deeper flavor
For rich variation, substitute 1/2 cup grated Gouda or Gruyère
Adjust cheese quantity based on meltability
Avoid overfilling pan for even cooking
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chaffle
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg