Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Maple Glazed Bacon
A new twist on a breakfast classic, leave off the bacon at your own peril!
The addition of the pumpkin to the waffle mix means that they need to cook a little longer than regular waffles. Truth is that the bacon is the star of this recipe!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups white flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup Vermont maple syrup
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 1/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons melted butter
For The Bacon:
9 slices thick cut bacon
1 tablespoon Vermont maple syrup
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
STEP 1
Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a large bowl
STEP 2
In a second bowl, add eggs, maple syrup, pumpkin, milk, and butter, beat well to blend
STEP 3
Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and gently mix
STEP 4
Spoon into waffle maker and cook according to individual waffle iron directions. Top with butter and Vermont maple syrup
STEP 5
For maple glazed bacon, combine maple syrup, dijon mustard, and black pepper.
STEP 6
Place bacon in a single layer on baking sheet and brush glaze on top
STEP 7
Cook in a 350 degree oven 15 minutes or until bacon turns a deep dark brown and turns crispy and crunchy
STEP 8
STEP 9
STEP 10
