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 (2% milkfat recommended); 2-3 tablespoons milk (to thin batter if needed)

Description

These Cottage Cheese Waffles are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast staple, offering a rich and creamy texture thanks to cottage cheese blended into the batter. Perfectly golden and fluffy, they bring a subtle tang and moisture that pairs wonderfully with your favorite toppings. Quick to prepare and yielding 8 servings, these waffles make a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.

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 (2% milkfat recommended)
2-3 tablespoons milk (to thin batter 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 evenly mixed.
Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, add cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Mix Batter: Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined. If the batter is too thick, add milk one or two tablespoons at a time, stirring only as much as necessary to achieve a slightly pourable consistency.
Preheat and Grease Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron and lightly grease or oil the cooking surfaces to prevent sticking.
Cook Waffles: Pour just under ½ cup of batter into each waffle cavity. Cook waffles until golden brown, typically about 3 to 5 minutes depending on your waffle iron’s settings and personal preference.
Serve and Store: Remove waffles carefully and serve hot with your favorite toppings. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

Notes

You can substitute canola oil with any preferred mild-flavored oil such as vegetable or light olive oil.
If you want a thinner batter for crispier waffles, add an extra tablespoon or two of milk.
Perfect toppings include fresh fruit, syrup, yogurt, or a dollop of butter.
Leftover waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster or oven for convenience.
Using 2% milkfat cottage cheese strikes a good balance of creaminess and flavor, but you can use full fat or low fat depending on your preference.