Description
Crispy waffle sliders with candied bacon deliver a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Layers of indulgent ingredients between mini waffles create an irresistible bite you’ll crave at breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, separated
- 7/8 cup (220 ml) buttermilk
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cornmeal
- 4 fried eggs
- 4 slices maple-candied bacon
Instructions
- Prepare ground beef by mixing with salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape into 4 equal patties.
- Cook burgers on a griddle at 350°F for 2-3 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to retain warmth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking soda, and cornmeal.
- Whisk wet ingredients separately: buttermilk, egg yolk, and melted butter.
- Whip egg white in a stand mixer, starting at medium-low speed and increasing to medium-high until stiff peaks form, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Gently blend buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients, then carefully fold in whipped egg whites.
- Preheat waffle iron and spray with cooking spray. Pour batter according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Cook waffles until golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer waffles to a baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel to maintain temperature.
- Cut waffles into quarters. Assemble sliders by layering a waffle quarter, candied bacon slice, beef patty, and fried egg.
- Top with a second waffle quarter and secure each slider with a skewer.
- Serve sliders immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Customize meat choice by swapping ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based patties for dietary preferences.
- Whip egg whites separately to create ultra-light, crispy waffles with incredible texture and volume.
- Control cooking temperature precisely to prevent burning waffles or overcooking burger patties, ensuring perfect golden-brown results.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline assembly and guarantee hot, fresh sliders served immediately for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg