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Cheese and Herb Waffle Toast for a Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

September 3, 2012 46 Comments

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato on Cheesy Waffle Toast

Several weeks ago I did a post about an event in Denver that I was invited to with other local bloggers that was held at D Bar Desserts in Denver for the Tillamook Loaf Love Tour. Although I admit I was most interested in begging asking the chef for this Lemon Drop Martini recipe; I could not quite forget the amazing burger we had that night with cheese and herb waffles used for the bread. The chef used a variety of herbs and some pimento cheese for his ‘burger buns’ and it was amazing. Still, I had to do my own thing right?

I procured the most amazing tomatoes when I visited Denver Urban Homesteading the Saturday following the event. Though I arrived a bit late and missed some vendors, I totally scored with the MAIN thing I wanted to find? Some locally grown Heirloom tomatoes, Perfectly ripe and juicy, the two of them weighed in at more than a pound apiece with slices the size of your palm…absolutely perfect!

With some green onion in the mix, my own bacon at the ready and the last of my basil harvested, I was on a mission! Of course you don’t have to cure your own bacon but a nice thick cut works well here. As much as I love tomatoes, I simply don’t eat them during the winter when they are so terrible; I know it’s getting close to ‘no tomatoes’ time and I’m on the hunt for as many ways to use them as possible…and I have to say this was such a good choice!

Though the event we went to used the waffle toast for Kobe beef burgers, with these gorgeous tomatoes I decided to try my hand instead with Cheese and Herb Waffle Toast for a Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich. Maybe the best BLT I’ve ever had!

I’m sure these waffles would be great in a lot of applications, but really try them now, when summer tomatoes are at their peak. Once they’re gone you will wish you had!

Serves 4

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches with Cheese and Herb Waffle Toast

20 minPrep Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

    For the Waffles:
  • 2 eggs (separated)2 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or add 1 tsp of lemon juice to regular milk and let it sit for 5 min)
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 cup of green onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup of grated cheese (I used Tillamook White Cheddar - so good!)
  • For the Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich:
  • 8 Waffles
  • 8 pieces of lettuce
  • 4 large tomato slices or the equivalent
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 12-16 slices of crisp bacon
  • Mayonnaise (or my favorite...I combine mayonnaise with some whole grain mustard; approximately 2 Tbsp of Mayo combined with 1 tsp of mustard)
  • Basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

    To Make the Waffles:
  1. Beat the egg whites until just firm; set aside.
  2. Add all the dry ingredients to a clean mixing bowl; whisk to combine.
  3. Beat the egg yolks and add them to the milk.
  4. Stir the liquid ingredients into the dry onesl
  5. Add melted butter and beat on low until just combined.
  6. Ad the shredded cheese and the green onion and mix in.
  7. Fold the egg whites into the mix and stir gently until just combined.
  8. Preheat your waffle iron. Add batter and cook according to manufacturers' directions.
  9. To Construct the Sandwich, layer the components in this order:
  10. One waffle
  11. Slice of lettuce
  12. Tomato slice (salt and pepper the tomato)
  13. Bacon
  14. Dab on some Mayonnaise
  15. Slice of lettuce
  16. Second waffle
  17. To serve, cut in half on the diagonal and skewer a basil leaf on each half.
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Comments

  1. aram says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:11 am

    so usefuul site.thanks
    Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Just made these and added some avocado - Hello! My hubby can't stop telling me how good dinner was. Used homemade bacon too! Good one, Barb!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      April 29, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks for letting me know. Seriously...nothing makes me happier than someone enjoying a dish I post about. That is the whole point! Of course now I'm craving one too.
      Reply
  3. Jenni says

    September 26, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Shut the front door!!! A cheesy waffle BLT?! Holy cow this is amazing!!!! I am definitely saving this recipe, and using it!!!
    Reply
  4. Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says

    September 5, 2012 at 11:30 am

    I love the idea of the waffles as bread! This is a gorgeous sandwich!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 7, 2012 at 10:32 am

      Thank you Jen...not sure why I've never done it before either but know it will be done again! :)
      Reply
  5. Kate@Diethood says

    September 5, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Waffle BLT... brilliant!!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 5, 2012 at 11:19 am

      Thanks Kate...though I have to give chef Keegan Gerhard credit for inspiring me...but I sure loved the BLT part!
      Reply
  6. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    September 5, 2012 at 7:16 am

    HAHAHAHA! This is amazing Barb! It's completely, wonderfully over the top! But, hey... I guess it's no different than using bread! :-)
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 5, 2012 at 11:18 am

      Just a very tasty bread! I'll do it again; thinking fried egg sandwiches have to happen next.
      Reply
  7. Lora says

    September 5, 2012 at 2:11 am

    I loe the idea of savory waffles and using them for a sandwich is brilliant.
    Reply
  8. Paula says

    September 4, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Not sure how I'd eat this stacked waffle sandwich but I know I'd have a heck of a good time figuring it out. You blew this one out of the park Barb :)
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 5, 2012 at 12:18 am

      Truth is if the waffles are done right...they are really soft and it's not difficult at all despite how it looks. I'm thinking if I had left them in longer and they got crisper that it would not be the same. I might have a big mouth but not that big! :)
      Reply
  9. Rosa says

    September 4, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    That is a wonderful idea! Your waffle sandwich looks ever so scrumptious. I really love the flavors you used. Cheers, Rosa
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 5, 2012 at 12:17 am

      Thanks Rosa...now I've got all sorts of savory waffle ideas; why have I never done this before?
      Reply
  10. Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} says

    September 4, 2012 at 10:20 am

    You clever little thing you! I love how you took an idea and made it your own. I'm about to make a blt for lunch today and SOOO wish I would have seen this earlier!!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 5, 2012 at 12:15 am

      Cooking for me is all about being creative...I might try but usually fail at just making a recipe; I seem to ALWAYS have to make it my own...that's the fun part!
      Reply
  11. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Love the waffles as bread idea! Now if I could just find time to do the #twelveloaves challenge...
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 5, 2012 at 12:13 am

      In the words of the great Nike? Just do it! :)
      Reply
  12. Jane Bauer Noplainjaneskitchen says

    September 3, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Oh, I forgot to tell you I'd love to join the Twelve Loaves challenge. You've got me thinking about what to make.
    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    September 3, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I was initially going to do a cornmeal cheese chive waffle club sandwich before I realized I had to choose from my SRC assigned blog. No matter..your waffle BLT has satiated my need to do so...for now. It's truly decadent, Barb! BTW..we were allowed to date others while I was at college (I dated too)..we just didn't want to know about it, so in retrospect, he did nothing wrong other than telling me b/c he felt guilty about it.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 6:54 pm

      It's not the college dating others thing. It's the difficult to talk to but easy to make out with thing...long term that would have gotten OLD OLD OLD!! :)
      Reply
  14. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    September 3, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Cheesy waffles? Where do I sign up :) This is a lovely take on twelve loaves - you're very creative!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 4, 2012 at 8:03 am

      I try...I was certainly inspired by a local chef but I do love to make an idea my own; isn't that a big part of what makes cooking fun? Well, besides the eating what you make business. :)
      Reply
  15. Kate | Food Babbles says

    September 3, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I've never had cheesy waffles before!! What a GREAT idea! And I am a huge lover of BLT's so this sounds amazing to me. I need a cheesy waffles BLT right this very moment!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 4, 2012 at 8:01 am

      A great way to turn breakfast into dinner Kate; something my kids always loved.
      Reply
  16. Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says

    September 3, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    More and more I'm thinking i should get a waffle iron. I still can't believe I don't have one! Your cheesy waffles would make a great dinner!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 4:13 pm

      They did; I love the taste with the cheese and onions but they were also just too dang cute!
      Reply
  17. Donna says

    September 3, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    I love the idea of savory waffles. I'd eat these for breakfast. Maybe with bacon and eggs stuffed inside. And tomato. Gotta have tomato at this time of year.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      I'm so onto doing more; have all sorts of idea and they are all great for the upcoming cooler months. And yes...trying to eat my fill of tomatoes before they disappear.
      Reply
  18. Jane Bauer Noplainjaneskitchen says

    September 3, 2012 at 11:57 am

    I can't wait to try the waffles. I just bought a waffle pan that sits on the stove, and makes round waffles the size of burger buns. Of course I bought it at the 2nd hand store but I've seen the same pan at Williams Sonoma. These waffles will be the first for the waffle iron...and with the beautiful tomatoes in my garden (yes Barb...some have your name on them) I will have a delicious lunch. Thank you for sharing the recipe...now let me share some tomatoes with you!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      I'm ready; you say the word and I'll fly if I have to! These were the only really good tomatoes I've had all summer; that is a sin huh?
      Reply
  19. Jamie says

    September 3, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Oh my! Green onion and cheese waffles - and without fiddling with yeast? I am swooning! Stunning creation, my friend! And what a perfect sandwich they make. With bacon. We all seem to crave the same thing and I am loving this. Gorgeous, too!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 4:01 pm

      Yes, maybe I'll be the non yeast presenter every month! Funny how we all have cheese and bacon or another savory addition. We were meant to be huh? :)
      Reply
  20. Cooking with Michele says

    September 3, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Very clever on the waffles!
    Reply
  21. Baker Street says

    September 3, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Your waffles look amazing and this is such a brilliant idea. Can imagine how perfect this would be for lunch today!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 4:00 pm

      I was out of bacon so had them for breakfast more like a regular waffle. I can not complain.
      Reply
  22. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    September 3, 2012 at 8:03 am

    Your waffle buns look amazing! I love that you used them for an end of summer BLT! This is the first time I've heard of #Twelveloaves Baking bread is my favorite thing in the world. I think I may have to jump on board with this. Thanks Barb. Now I have to think of something fun to do with cheese :)
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      Lora did something with a couple of others that never took off so this is the resurgence and only my 2nd month of being a part of the 'team.' Jump on in, covered in cheese even!
      Reply
  23. Holly says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:55 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks good!! There isn't a part of it I wouldn't like-- the twist on the waffles, the bacon, the tomatoes...each ingredient is better than the next! Excited to hear of "cheese" for Twelve Loaves, looking forward to participating.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      So glad you'll be joining us Holly...cheese opens up a LOT of doors; have fun with it!
      Reply
  24. Karen Harris says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:54 am

    Keegan Gerhard would be proud. I still dream about those burgers. Your sandwich looks divine!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      That would be my hope! The burger will still happen but that tomato cried out for a BLT. You need to go with me down there...all sorts of cool stuff.
      Reply
  25. Lora @cakeduchess says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:38 am

    Waffles are one of my favorite breakfast ideas. You've taken them to a whole different level: perfect for brunch, lunch and even dinner! Love the cheese and herbs in the waffles. Such a delicious idea:) Yay for #TwelveLoaves September:)
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 3, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Right next to my ice cream shop that I will have next to my bar I think I'll add a specialty waffle shop; I could see this going a bit crazy in the creative department!
      Reply

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