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Spicy Ham and Swiss Chaffle – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Spicy Ham and Swiss Chaffle

Ditch boring low-carb meals with the Spicy Ham and Swiss Chaffle! A golden, crispy waffle made from Swiss cheese, packed with smoky ham and a fiery kick from fresh serrano pepper. A 10-minute flavor explosion for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 chaffle
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • Shredded Swiss cheese – ½ cup / 56g (1.98 oz)
  • Large egg – 1
  • 2 oz (56 g) Smoked ham, diced – 2 slices /
  • Small serrano pepper, finely diced – 1
  • for the Perfect Chaffle
  • For an extra-crispy chaffle, sprinkle a tablespoon of cheese directly on the iron before adding the batter, and another on top before closing the lid. This creates a super crunchy cheese crust.
  • Control the heat by removing the seeds and white membrane from the serrano pepper for a milder flavor. For a less spicy alternative, substitute with a diced jalapeño or bell pepper.
  • These chaffles make fantastic sandwich bread. Make a batch and use them for a killer low-carb grilled cheese or breakfast sandwich.

Method
 

  1. Preparation Method
  2. Preheat your mini waffle iron.
  3. Once hot, lightly grease it with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg until smooth.
  5. Stir in the shredded Swiss cheese, diced smoked ham, and finely diced serrano pepper.
  6. Mix until all are thoroughly combined.
  7. Pour half of the mixture onto the center of the hot waffle iron, spreading it slightly but not all the way to the edges.
  8. Close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the chaffle is golden brown, crispy, and steam has stopped rising from the iron.
  9. Carefully remove the chaffle with a fork or spatula and repeat with the remaining batter.
  10. Serve immediately for the best texture.
  11. Do not peek! Opening the waffle iron too early can cause the chaffle to split. Wait at least 3 minutes before checking for doneness.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 29g

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