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 preferred); 2-3 tablespoons milk (to thin, if needed)

Description

These Cottage Cheese Waffles are a delicious and protein-packed twist on classic waffles. Combining creamy small curd cottage cheese with a simple batter, they result in waffles that are moist, fluffy, and lightly sweetened. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these waffles pair wonderfully with syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.

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 preferred)
2-3 tablespoons milk (to thin, 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 well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening and sweetness.
Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy to get a uniform texture in your waffles.
Mix Batter: Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Add milk 2 tablespoons at a time as needed to reach your desired batter consistency without overmixing.
Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Grease the iron well with oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Cook Waffles: Pour just under ½ cup of batter into each waffle cavity. Cook the waffles for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until they reach your preferred golden brown color, adjusting time based on your waffle maker’s settings.
Serve and Store: Remove the waffles carefully from the iron and serve hot with your favorite toppings such as syrup, berries, or butter. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat as desired.

Notes

You can substitute canola oil with other neutral oils like vegetable oil or melted butter for different flavor profiles.
If the batter seems too thick, add milk gradually until it pours easily but isn’t runny.
Using small curd cottage cheese gives a creamier texture, but large curd can be used if preferred.
For extra crispiness, let waffles cool on a wire rack instead of stacking them when serving or storing.