Ham and cheese chaffles (Printable)

Golden waffles with ham, cheddar, and Parmesan. Ready in 15 minutes for a crispy, satisfying low-carb breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or regular milk

→ Cheeses

03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

→ Meats

05 - 1/3 cup diced cooked ham

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 tbsp almond flour, optional for extra structure
07 - 1/4 tsp baking powder

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
10 - Pinch of salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and almond milk until fully combined.
03 - Add cheddar cheese, Parmesan, diced ham, almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined and uniform.
04 - Lightly grease the waffle maker with nonstick spray or a small amount of oil.
05 - Pour half the batter into the center of the waffle maker, spreading gently to distribute evenly. Close lid and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
06 - Repeat with remaining batter to make second chaffle.
07 - Remove chaffles carefully and let cool on a wire rack for 2–3 minutes to achieve maximum crispiness. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in literally fifteen minutes start to finish, which has saved me on countless rushed mornings
  • The combination of salty ham and sharp cheddar creates this incredibly satisfying savory crunch that feels indulgent while staying completely low-carb
  • You can customize the fillings endlessly based on whatever is in your fridge
02 -
  • The first chaffle always seems to take longer than the second one because your waffle maker needs that initial heating cycle to really reach peak temperature
  • Letting them cool on a wire rack instead of a plate is the difference between crispy and disappointingly soft
  • The batter should be thick and scoopable, if it is too runny they will not hold their shape properly
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre-shredded cheese because the anti-caking additives prevent proper melting
  • Leftover holiday ham freezes beautifully in cubes, so portion some out specifically for future chaffle making

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