Preparation Method
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, shredded cheddar cheese, ground chia seeds, and baking powder until well combined.
Preheat your waffle iron.
Once hot, sprinkle half of the shredded American Grana cheese directly onto the bottom plate to create a crispy base.
Pour the egg and cheddar mixture evenly over the cheese on the waffle iron, then top with the remaining American Grana cheese.
Close the lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chaffle is golden brown, crispy, and steam is no longer visibly escaping the iron.
Carefully remove the chaffle with a fork or spatula and let it cool for a moment before serving. It will crisp up even more as it cools.
Let the chaffle rest on a wire rack for a minute after cooking. This allows it to firm up and reach maximum crispiness.
Add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or a dash of hot sauce to the batter for an extra flavor kick.
