Brown Sugar Bacon Stuffed Waffles

It's that time again...

This month's assignment took me over to Veronica's Cornucopia & the wonderful variety of recipes she has over there.  There were several that caught my eye, but in the end - it was between the brown sugar bacon waffles & 'not your grandma's' chocolate sheet cake'.  
Bacon!
Yep.  That's what did it for me.  

A while back - the Mr. and I were watching television.  I had maneuvered the remote control, so it was on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives.  They were showing some diner on there that served waffles which were stuffed with strips of bacon.  How cool is that?!
That episode came to mind when I was in the kitchen prepping the bacon. Hey, why not just leave it whole?  So, that's what I did.  Thank you, Food Network :)

Next time I make these, I think I'm going to lay a couple of pieces of bacon in there halfway - so half of it is hanging out, and you see it better.  But, this works perfectly - and it's so good!  

If you don't have a waffle maker, then I'm sure you could adapt a little with a simple pancake recipe encased in bacon too.  Now, doesn't that sound delicious?
The brown sugar is bacon & the waffle/syrup combination is so good.  The mix of the flavors is perfect, and the result is one amazing breakfast.  Or don't eat it for breakfast & stuff it with sandwich toppings.  I bet that would be good!
However you serve it - it's gonna be good.

Bacon Stuffed Waffles

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Ingredients:
For the batter:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cups vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups buttermilk

For the bacon:

• 10 slices of bacon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  
Line baking sheet with foil & spray with non-stick cooking spray.  Arrange bacon in a single layer on the baking sheet.  Sprinkle generously with brown sugar.  Place in the upper thrid of the oven & bake until sugar is caramelized & bacon is brown & crispy, about 10-15 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Immediately remove bacon slices using a pair of tongs.  Work quickly or they will stick.  Place them on a cutting board (not paper towels - they will stick!) to cool.
Set up your waffle iron on a level surface & turn on to preheat.  
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, & brown sugar.  Whisk to blend.  
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, buttermilk, & vanilla extract.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients  & fold.  Stir gently until combined.  Try not to overmix the batter or the waffles will become tough.
Pour your batter into the waffle maker.  Set a few slices of bacon in the batter - either all the way in or halfway out (whichever your preference).  Cook the waffles per your waffle maker's instructions.  
Serve with butter & syrup.







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