BACON CHAFFLES (KETO CHEESE & EGG WAFFLES)

A quick, crispy, low-carb breakfast ready in 10 minutes

KEY INFO:

Prep Time: 2-5 minutes
Cook Time: 2-5 minutes per chaffle
Total Time: 7-10 minutes
Servings: 2-4 chaffles
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free

Preparation of ingredients for chaffles in a modern kitchen with fresh eggs, grated mozzarella, bacon pieces, and seasonings in glass bowls, alongside a mini waffle maker.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Mini waffle maker (preferred) or regular waffle iron
Mixing bowl
Whisk or fork
Measuring cups
Alternative: Regular waffle maker (will yield larger, fewer chaffles)

INGREDIENTS:

2 large eggs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (120g) [substitute: cheddar or cheese blend]
4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
¼ tsp baking powder (optional, for fluffiness)
⅛ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Beaten eggs with shredded cheese in a cream-colored mixing bowl on a white marble countertop in a modern kitchen illuminated by natural daylight

METHOD:

Preheat your waffle maker and spray with cooking oil
Whisk eggs in a bowl until well beaten
Add shredded cheese, baking powder, and seasonings to eggs
Mix until thoroughly combined
Pour 2-3 tablespoons of batter into center of heated waffle maker
Don’t overfill – mixture will spread
Close lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until steam stops
Look for golden brown edges
Remove carefully with fork when indicator light shows done
Place on cooling rack for extra crispiness
Top with crumbled bacon while warm

Hand pouring egg-cheese batter into a mini waffle maker on a white marble countertop in a modern kitchen with green subway tiles and warm lighting

Professional food photography of chaffle cooking process in a modern kitchen with wooden utensils, cream-colored ceramic bowls, and a mini waffle maker

CRUCIAL TIPS:

Don’t peek during first 2 minutes of cooking
Use finely shredded cheese for best melting
Let cool 1-2 minutes to achieve maximum crispiness
For extra-crispy edges, sprinkle additional cheese directly on waffle iron before adding batter

STORAGE:

Refrigerate up to 4 days in airtight container
Freeze for up to 1 month
Reheat in toaster or air fryer for best results

Golden-brown chaffles with crispy edges and topped with crumbled bacon on a white ceramic plate in a modern, daylight-lit kitchen

COMMON MISTAKES:

Opening waffle maker too early
Using too much batter
Not preheating properly
Using pre-shredded cheese (contains anti-caking agents)

VARIATIONS:

Pizza Chaffle: Add Italian seasoning and top with marinara
Breakfast Sandwich: Use as bread replacement with eggs and bacon
Sweet Chaffle: Add cinnamon and sugar substitute, skip garlic
Spicy Version: Mix in diced jalapeños and pepper jack cheese

Each chaffle contains approximately:

Calories: 165
Protein: 12g
Net Carbs: 1g
Fat: 13g