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Have you ever tried a chaffle? Along with popular recipe trends like whipped coffee<\/a> and sourdough bread<\/a>, chaffles were one of Google\u2019s most searched recipes in 2020. And it\u2019s no wonder, because chaffles are simple and delicious! For our chaffle recipe, you\u2019ll need an inexpensive mini waffle maker and just two ingredients: eggs and cheese.<\/p>\n Basic chaffles are waffles\u00a0made with only eggs and cheese. Since they have almost no carbohydrates, they’ve become a popular part of keto<\/a>, low-carb and gluten-free diets.\u00a0They\u2019re great to use in place of bread to hold toppings and make sandwiches, plus they\u2019re easy to customize with additional ingredients and seasonings. Exactly who first created the chaffle is fuzzy, but TikTok videos definitely helped fuel the chaffle craze.<\/p>\n What really surprised us is how tasty even plain chaffles are. They’re puffy, light and full of crispy, golden-brown cheese!<\/p>\n Plug in your mini waffle maker, set it to medium heat and allow it to fully heat up.<\/p>\n Crack the egg into a small bowl, then add salt and pepper. Use a whisk to beat the egg and seasonings together.<\/p>\n Stir in the shredded cheese to thoroughly combine it with the beaten egg.<\/p>\n Coat the waffle maker with cooking spray. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the batter onto the bottom plate. Close the waffle maker and cook until the chaffle is browned and set, about three to four minutes. Use a fork to gently lift the chaffle at the edge and move it to a cooling rack. Repeat these steps with the rest of the chaffle mixture.<\/p>\n Give the chaffles a few minutes to cool, as they\u2019re quite hot right from the waffle maker. Cooling them on a rack keeps the surface crisp as they cool down. Enjoy the chaffles warm or at room temperature.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve mastered the basic chaffle, try these other fun chaffle recipes! From savory to sweet, there are tons of ways to enjoy chaffles.<\/p>\n Once they\u2019ve cooled to room temp, you can store extra or leftover chaffles in an airtight container for up to four days in the fridge. They can also be tightly sealed in a freezer-proof bag with all the air pressed out, and stored in the freezer for up to three months.<\/p>\n To reheat the chaffles from the fridge, warm them for two to three minutes in a toaster oven. Reheat frozen chaffles the same way, directly from the freezer for three to four minutes in a toaster oven.<\/p>\n Yes, these chaffle recipes work in any size waffle maker. You\u2019ll have to make and use more batter, of course. Your chaffles may need a slightly longer cooking time as well.<\/p>\n Absolutely! We found that several types of cheese worked to make chaffles, which really opens up the possibilities for flavor! Cheeses like Parmesan and cheddar had a strong (and unbelievably good) flavor, just like the bits of baked cheese on a pan of nachos. We found that chaffles made with soft cheeses like mozzarella and cream cheese brown more quickly. These chaffles may need a shorter cooking time, and they\u2019ll be softer than chaffles made with firmer cheeses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Your waffle maker is now a chaffle maker! 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Chaffle Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Heat your waffle maker<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Whisk your egg<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Add the cheese<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Make the chaffles<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Cool and enjoy<\/h3>\n
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Chaffle Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Chaffles<\/h2>\n
How do you reheat chaffles?<\/h3>\n
Chaffle Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can I use a larger waffle maker?<\/h3>\n
Can I use a different type of cheese other than cheddar?<\/h3>\n