Name: Cottage Cheese Waffles Recipe
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 large eggs; ¼ cup canola oil (or preferred oil); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1¼ cups small curd cottage cheese (typically 2% milkfat); 2-3 tablespoons milk to thin, if needed

Description

These Cottage Cheese Waffles are a delightful twist on classic waffles, incorporating creamy cottage cheese for added protein and moisture. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or brunch, they are fluffy, golden, and subtly sweet with a hint of vanilla. Ready in just 18 minutes and making 8 servings, these waffles balance nutrition and taste effortlessly.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

3 large eggs
¼ cup canola oil (or preferred oil)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1¼ cups small curd cottage cheese (typically 2% milkfat)
2-3 tablespoons milk to thin, if needed

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Instructions

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar until they are evenly mixed and aerated.
Blend Wet Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and oil into a blender and blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a uniform texture.
Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Add milk a little at a time, about 2-3 tablespoons, if the batter needs thinning for easier pouring.
Prepare Waffle Iron: Preheat the waffle iron and grease it well with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking and aid browning.
Cook Waffles: Pour just under ½ cup of batter into each waffle cavity. Close the iron and cook the waffles to your desired golden brown, typically about 3-5 minutes, adjusting time based on your waffle maker’s settings.
Serve and Store: Carefully remove the waffles and serve immediately with favorite toppings like syrup, fruit, or yogurt. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for reheating later.

Notes

Use small curd cottage cheese for best texture and creaminess.
The batter consistency should be pourable but not too runny; adjust milk amount accordingly.
Greasing the waffle iron is crucial to prevent sticking due to the cheese content.
These waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for convenience.
Add cinnamon or nutmeg for additional flavor if desired.