Name: Crispy Mac and Cheese Waffles (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Elbow Macaroni; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk; 4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 2 Large Eggs; 1/4 cup Milk; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs

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Classic mac and cheese transformed into crispy, golden waffles. A fun and comforting twist on a family favorite.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 10

Ingredients 11

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Mac and Cheese
1 lb 450 g Elbow Macaroni
cup 115 g Butter
cup 60 g All-Purpose Flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
4 cups 400 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
Waffle Batter
2 2 Large Eggs
cup 60 mL Milk
1 tbsp 15 mL Vegetable Oil
Coating
1 cup 120 g Panko Bread Crumbs

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook the Elbow Macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the Butter over medium heat. Whisk in the All-Purpose Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in the Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Salt, and Black Pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. This is your Mac and Cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the Eggs, Milk, and Vegetable Oil for the Waffle Batter.
Gently fold the Mac and Cheese into the Waffle Batter.
Place the Panko Bread Crumbs in a shallow dish.
Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease the waffle iron.
Spoon portions of the mac and cheese mixture onto the waffle iron. Sprinkle with Panko Bread Crumbs and press firmly.
Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining mixture.