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Waffles don't have to be dessert. This batter trades sugar and vanilla for parmesan, green onion, and a touch of garlic, then presses into the iron the same way a sweet batter would - crisp ridges outside, tender crumb inside, but built to be topped with an egg or a slice of prosciutto instead of syrup.
Per serving
280kcal
Calories
10g
Protein
30g
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
easy
Carbs
13g
Fat
1g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
Follow step-by-step with voice guidance.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and grated parmesan until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined - a few small lumps are fine.
Fold in the chopped green onion and minced garlic, distributing them evenly through the batter.
Preheat and lightly grease a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pour the appropriate amount of batter for your waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp, following your iron's timing guide (usually 4-6 minutes).
Serve warm, topped with a fried egg, extra grated parmesan, and a few extra green onion slices.
Don't Skip the Parmesan in the Batter: It adds a salty, savory depth throughout the waffle itself, not just as a topping, which is what makes this taste distinctly different from a sweet waffle with cheese sprinkled on top. Use the Green Part of the Onion Too: Both the white and green parts of the scallion add flavor and color - use the whole onion rather than just the white base. Top with Something Savory: A fried or poached egg, crispy pancetta, or a spoonful of marinara all pair beautifully and reinforce that this is meant to be a savory dish, not a sweet one.
A fried or poached egg on top is the classic pairing, but they also work well alongside a simple arugula salad, crispy prosciutto, or a spoonful of marinara sauce for dipping.
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