Name: Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere and Onion
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped -; 16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces -; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 9 large eggs, room temperature, divided use -; 2 cups all-purpose flour -; 1 tablespoon baking powder -; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper -; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk -; 6 tablespoons butter, melted -; 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded -; 1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (12 ounces), cubed -

Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere and Onion

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35 min.

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Ingredients for - Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere and Onion

1. 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped -

2. 16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces -

3. 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided -

4. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

5. 9 large eggs, room temperature, divided use -

6. 2 cups all-purpose flour -

7. 1 tablespoon baking powder -

8. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper -

9. 1-1/2 cups 2% milk -

10. 6 tablespoons butter, melted -

11. 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded -

12. 1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (12 ounces), cubed -

How to cook deliciously - Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere and Onion

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange onions and asparagus on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly; reserve 1/4 cup vegetable mixture for topping.

2. Stage

Preheat a greased waffle iron. Separate 3 eggs. Whisk flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper and remaining salt. Add milk, 3 egg yolks and melted butter; mix gently but thoroughly. Stir in remaining onion and asparagus mixture and 3/4 cup shredded cheese

3. Stage

In another bowl, beat 3 egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Fold into waffle batter. Bake waffles according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham until heated through; keep warm. In same skillet, fry remaining eggs until yolks are set. To serve, top waffle with ham and 1 egg. Sprinkle with reserved onion and asparagus, and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.