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Savory Waffles with Ham, Cheddar and Brussels Sprouts

April 16, 2017 By Patricia 46 Comments

Wondering how to use up that leftover Easter ham? I suggest savory waffles with ham, cheddar, and Brussels sprouts. These waffles are full of goodies you likely have on hand, and they’re perfect to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Savory waffles with ham, cheddar, and Brussels sprouts are perfect for leftovers! You'll love this combo!

I traveled back to Ohio for Easter and had a wonderful time visiting with family and friends, eating and laughing and…eating some more!

There is always so much food on hand during holidays and family visits, and that includes leftovers, too. I can only eat leftovers so long, and there’s nothing worse than slugging through the same dish over and over again.

There’s a better way to turn some of those leftovers into a second meal, equally as fabulous as the first!

Savory waffles with ham, cheddar, and Brussels sprouts are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! They're a great way to use up leftovers, too!

Now, I don’t normally think about waffles when I’m trying to use up leftovers, but trust me on this one! Most people think of serving waffles for breakfast with berries, nuts, or shredded coconut, topped off with a river of golden maple syrup.

If that sounds like your kind of waffle, you’ll definitely enjoy my recipe for blue cornmeal waffles with chipotle butter and orange syrup. That butter!

Savory waffles with ham, cheddar, and Brussels sprouts are so flavorful! They're great for any meal!

But these savory waffles with ham, cheddar, and Brussels sprouts are perfect for lunch or dinner (disclosure: I ate them for breakfast and totally loved them!), and are a great vehicle to help use up leftover ham or Brussels sprouts.

I mentioned in my last post that Brussels sprouts are on their way out for the season, so if you don’t have any, try spinach, broccoli, or even kale instead.

Savory waffles with ham, cheddar, and Brussels sprouts are perfect for any meal! The savory flavors go well with sweet maple syrup!

These waffles are delicious, and I’d most definitely top them with maple syrup. The sweet syrup goes so well with the savory ingredients in the waffles.

I made these waffles for the first time back in 2012, and posted the recipe here on the site. I updated the photos for this post, but the recipe remains deliciously the same!

You’ll never think of leftovers the same way again! I hope you try these waffles and love them as much as I do!

Savory waffles with ham, cheddar, and Brussels sprouts aren't your regular waffles! They're so fun to serve for any meal!

Nutrition

Calories

187 cal

Fat

7 g

Carbs

21 g

Protein

11 g
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Yields 8-10 waffles

Savory Waffles with Ham, Cheddar and Brussels Sprouts

If you don't have Brussels sprouts to use for this recipe, try spinach, broccoli, or even kale.

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Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 ounces precooked ham, cut into slices or diced small
  • 5-6 Brussels sprouts, bottom stem cut off, outer leaves removed if needed, cut into thin slices
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning
  • Nonstick cooking spray for your waffle iron

Instructions

  1. Spray your waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and turn it on to preheat it.
  2. Add the olive oil to a sauté pan over medium heat. When it’s hot, add the sliced Brussels sprouts and cook until they soften just slightly (about 3-4 minutes). Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, blend together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and blend until incorporated. Add salt and pepper to season.
  5. Add the ham, cheese and Brussels sprouts to the batter, and gently mix together.
  6. When the waffle iron is hot, ladle the batter so it fills the wells in the iron, but make sure it doesn’t overflow. Cook until desired doneness and serve hot with maple syrup.
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Comments

  1. K&B says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:22 am

    Savory Waffles are yummy. I love waffles sweet and savory, now I have a recipe to add to my box ! ratedkb.wordpress.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 14, 2012 at 6:03 pm

      Glad I could add to your recipe box - enjoy!
      Reply
  2. Yvonne Smerick says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    I love breakfast any time of the day, so this is something I will try tonight! Don't have brussel sprouts on hand-but I do have broccoli. So, that's what I'll use. Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 15, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      Hi! Well I think broccoli would work well, too! Hope you tried & enjoyed :)
      Reply
  3. Sissy says

    December 20, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    You motivated me to make Savory Waffles so I tried them this morning for breakfast. I did not add the Brussel Sprouts; that seems better suited for dinner. My son Joe really liked them! Sure hope they fuel him to get an A on his Physics exam this morning!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 20, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      That's fun! Good luck to Joe & hope you try adding the Brussels sprouts another time :)
      Reply
  4. Luci says

    September 8, 2013 at 5:29 am

    Totally relate to the Costco membership. It's like... 100 dollars later and what did I buy? I need to go to Costco now and buy a waffle maker. Super excited about your recipe. Do you ever refrigerate your batter?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 11, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      Hi Luci! I've grown to appreciate my waffle maker :) I've never refrigerated this batter, but I have with others. I wouldn't keep it for more than a day or so, though.
      Reply
  5. Donna says

    March 1, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    This sounds great. Do you think it would make a good sandwich "bread" as well?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 2, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      I hadn't given that thought, Donna, but what a fun idea! Thanks!
      Reply
  6. Caroline says

    September 6, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    This recipe looks so good ! Can I make them the night before and heat it up on the go ? Since I go to school full time and don't really have time for this. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Caroline! Thanks so much for your kind words! You could definitely make the batter the day before and fire up the waffle maker the next day! I haven't tried making the waffles the day before and reheating, but you could def. give it a go. Maybe Keep the pre-made waffles refrigerated, and reheat in a toaster oven? Let me know how it works for you!
      Reply
  7. Neely Moldovan says

    April 17, 2017 at 2:45 pm

    These sound heavenly! The ultimate brunch food!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:43 am

      Perfect for brunch! Thanks, Neely!
      Reply
  8. C. Gibson says

    April 17, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    Such a great recipe, I love ham and cheese anything.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:43 am

      Thanks so much! I know -- good combo, right!
      Reply
  9. kate says

    April 17, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    Savory waffles are sooo good.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:43 am

      Thank you, Kate!
      Reply
  10. Riann says

    April 17, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    ok - I was skeptical when I saw the title as waffles are strictly desert food in my house. But you've convinced me. We're a 'no pork' household so I'd swap out that ham for brisket or pastrami but I'm sold!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:41 am

      Hi Riann! I'm glad I could persuade you I'm sure these would be great with any type of meat (or none at all)! Hope you like them!
      Reply
  11. anne @onedeterminedlife says

    April 17, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    we have waffles every Wednesday! I have never tries a savory waffle but these look good!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:39 am

      I love it: Waffle Wednesday! Thanks so much, Anne!
      Reply
  12. Angela Fry says

    April 17, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    I have never had savory waffles, but these look amazing. I'm going to try them soon!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:39 am

      Thanks, Angela! I hope you enjoy them!!
      Reply
  13. Christina Daltoso says

    April 17, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    Oh man, this looks AMAZING! I'm so excited to try them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:39 am

      Thanks very much, Christina! Enjoy!
      Reply
  14. Maggie Unzueta says

    April 17, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    Printing this recipe as I type. I have leftover ham in the fridge. Can't wait to make this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:38 am

      Perfect for leftovers! Thanks Maggie - hope you enjoy these!
      Reply
  15. cara says

    April 17, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    Nothing better than savory waffles! I love the ham and cheese combo! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:38 am

      Thanks so much, Cara!
      Reply
  16. Mindy@FarmFitLiving says

    April 18, 2017 at 2:16 am

    Very interesting recipe! It might be a good way to get my kiddos to eat Brussel Sprouts!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:37 am

      That's thinking, Mindy! Thanks!
      Reply
  17. Mira says

    April 18, 2017 at 6:17 am

    These look so comforting and hearty! I don't eat ham, but I bet turkey would work, right?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:36 am

      Thanks, Mira! The first time I made these I used deli meat ham, so it wasn't cubed. I'm sure turkey would taste great, too!
      Reply
  18. Stefinia says

    April 18, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Looks healthy and tasty and easy to make. They would be great as breakfast, lunch or dinner and as a snack as well. Nice filling options, broccoli options that others have commented sounds good too.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:36 am

      Thanks, Stefinia! Yes, the options are endless!
      Reply
  19. Kaitlynn says

    April 18, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    This looks so good!! I am really considering getting a waffle iron. The brunch possibilities are just endless!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:35 am

      Hi Kaitlynn - thanks so much! I finally caved and got one. Shoved a few things to the back of the cupboard and it fits nicely Glad I did!
      Reply
  20. McKenzie Allyshia says

    April 19, 2017 at 2:42 am

    Oh wow, that looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I would have never thought to add the ham or Brussels sprouts to a waffle. Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:33 am

      I know, right? These are fun, for sure! Thanks so much, McKenzie Allyshia!
      Reply
  21. HilLesha says

    April 19, 2017 at 4:16 am

    How delicious! Even though I don't eat meat, but I'll definitely have to try this recipe with cheddar, Brussels sprouts, and possibly a meat alternative.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:33 am

      Hi, HilLesha! You could DEFINITELY leave out the ham (or use an alternative), and these would still be fab! Hope you give them a try! Thanks!
      Reply
  22. Mary Leigh says

    April 19, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    These look delicious! I always tell myself that I don't need a waffle maker because of all the space they take up in the kitchen. But man, this post has me second guessing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:31 am

      Ohmygosh! I'm the same way! I finally found a bit of space (shoved some things to the back of the cupboard) for an iron - glad I did Thanks, Mary Leigh!
      Reply
  23. Stephanie Jeannot says

    April 19, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    This sounds so delicious. I haven't had waffles in so long. This post made me hungry for some. Especially the cheddar part. Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:30 am

      My job here is done! Thanks a bunch, Stephanie!
      Reply

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