Greek-Style Cheese and Spinach Waffles

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Greek-Style Cheese and Spinach Waffles that will make your morning meal delicious
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 egg , room temperature , and separated
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried dill ( optional )
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup cooked spinach , well drained and chopped ( squeeze out any excess water with hands )
4 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine , melted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
389
Sugar
3g
Fat
23g
These Greek-style waffles are a delicious variation on classic waffles. They are savory and packed with nutrients which makes them the perfect breakfast treat. The spinach and feta cheese not only make these waffles nutritious but also add flavor and texture to the dish. These waffles are an excellent source of protein, and you can add your favorite toppings to make them more fun to eat.

Instructions

1.Preheat your waffle maker.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, garlic powder, and dried dill.
3.In another bowl, whisk the egg white until it forms stiff peaks.
4.In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolk until it becomes light.
5.Add the milk to the beaten egg yolk, followed by the flour mixture until it's well combined.
6.Fold in the crumbled feta cheese and cooked spinach into the batter and add butter or margarine to make the batter smooth.
7.Gently fold the egg white into the batter to make it light and fluffy.
8.Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray and pour some batter onto it and cook until they're golden brown and crispy. Repeat until you’ve used up all the batter.
9.Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, maple syrup, or pesto. Enjoy!

PROS

These waffles are easy and quick to make and taste amazing.

The spinach adds nutrition and the feta cheese makes them flavorful.

You can make them ahead of time and freeze for later meals.

CONS

These waffles are high in calories and fat, therefore, they should be eaten in moderation and balanced with other nutritious foods.

They contain gluten, so they are not suitable for those on a gluten-free diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These waffles contain spinach which is high in iron and feta cheese which is a calcium-rich food.
Iron helps in carrying oxygen to the body, while calcium is essential for bone health.
The garlic is also known to have antioxidant properties and has been linked to boosting the immune system.

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