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pecan waffles stacked on white plate with fork, topped with maple syrup

Pecan Waffles recipe

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Light and fluffy pecan waffles topped with maple syrup, bacon, and crunchy pecans. A cozy weekend favorite from our kitchen to yours. 

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 waffles 1x

Ingredients

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For the Waffles

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1¾ cups milk
  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

For the Topping

  • 8 ounces bacon
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 C chopped pecans

Instructions

For the Waffles

  1. In a large bowl, combine both flours, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
  4. Fold in the chopped pecans. 
  5. Spoon batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown.

For the Topping

  1. Dice bacon and cook in a medium sauté pan until slightly crisp  (about 5-8 minutes). 
  2. Add butter and stir until melted. 
  3. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. cook over low heat until the sugar metlts and thickens slightly. 
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chopped pecans.
  5. Serve warm over waffles. 

Notes

  • The Maple Bacon Compote can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
  • To reheat waffles, place in a toaster or 350°F oven until warm and crisp.
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American