Breakfast Foods

Pepper Jack Waffles with Bacon, Avocado, Fried Egg and Cilantro Aioli Drizzle

For those who prefer a savory breakfast over a sweet one, these cheesy waffles fit the bill. Think of the waffle in this case as an English muffin for a breakfast sandwich: eggs, bacon, avocado and cilantro give the dish its Latin accent.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Servings

4

Level

Easy

Cilantro Aioli Drizzle

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Pepper Jack Waffles

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ¾ cups milk
  • ½ cup (1 stick) Challenge Butter, melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ shredded cup pepper jack (or sharp cheddar)

Toppings

  • 8 slices of bacon, cooked crisp
  • 4 eggs, fried
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Cilantro Aioli Drizzle

  • 1
    For Cilantro Aioli Drizzle, blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Can make ahead and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Pepper Jack Waffles

  • 1
    Preheat waffle iron.
  • 2
    For waffles, combine all wet ingredients in a small bowl. Combine all dry ingredients in medium bowl. Pour wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients and mix together.
  • 3
    Pour waffle batter onto center of hot waffle iron and bake about 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove waffles carefully and top with bacon, fried egg, sliced avocado and a drizzle of cilantro aioli. Serve immediately.