Best 7 Almost Famous Pecan Waffles Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Almost Famous Pecan Waffles, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its crispy exterior and fluffy interior, infused with the nutty goodness of pecans. This beloved recipe, cherished by breakfast enthusiasts and brunch aficionados alike, promises an unforgettable symphony of flavors.

Accompanying this main attraction are three additional waffle variations, each boasting its own unique charm. The Buttermilk Waffles, a classic with a tender crumb and subtle tang, provide a blank canvas for your favorite toppings. The Pumpkin Waffles, bursting with warm autumnal spices and crowned with a pecan streusel, evoke the essence of the season. And for those seeking a gluten-free option, the Almond Flour Waffles deliver a delightful crunch and a nutty flavor profile, satisfying every dietary preference.

These waffle recipes, presented with meticulous instructions and helpful tips, cater to a range of skill levels, encouraging both novice and seasoned cooks to embark on a culinary adventure. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or crave a taste of innovation, these recipes promise a delightful experience, transforming your kitchen into a haven of waffle artistry.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN WAFFLES



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I've tried for years to duplicate a delicious waffle I ate at a restaurant chain here in the South. This is the closest I've come, and they're crisp and nutty. Butter and maple syrup are my family's favorite toppings. Why not serve them for your holiday brunch? -Susan Jansen, Smyrna, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 waffles (4-1/2 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature, separated
1-3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped pecans
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Combine egg yolks, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter. , Sprinkle hot waffle iron with 2 tablespoons pecans. Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter over pecans and bake according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Repeat with remaining pecans and batter. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 43g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BACON PECAN WAFFLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup crushed pecans
2 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups pancake mix, such as Krusteaz
1 1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the bacon pecans: Add butter to a skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Then add the brown sugar, pecans, bacon and vanilla. Cook until a caramel texture, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • For the waffles: Spray a waffle griddle with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the griddle on medium heat.
  • Whisk together the pancake mix, milk, oil, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Ladle the waffle batter into the waffle griddle and close. Cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Remove and serve with the bacon pecans poured directly over the waffles.

WAFFLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield about 6 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups milk, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing the iron
1 large egg white, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
Serving suggestions: Maple syrup, jam, fresh fruit, or yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, vanilla, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until a batter is formed. Take care not to over mix the batter. In medium bowl, with a hand-held electric mixer or whisk, whip the 3 egg whites until they just begin to hold a loose peak. Scatter the sugar over the whites and continue beating until they hold a soft peak. Using a rubber spatula, fold a third of the egg whites into the batter to lighten the base. Fold in the remaining whites.
  • Brush the inside surface of the iron with butter. Pour in enough batter to lightly cover the surface of the iron, about 1/3 to 3/4 cup, depending upon the size of the iron. (Take into consideration that the batter will spread once the lid is closed.) Cover and cook until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter. (If the waffle iron is well seasoned or nonstick it is not necessary to brush the inner surface each time before cooking the waffles.)
  • Serve the waffles immediately with syrup, jam, fresh fruit, or yogurt.

CLASSIC CRISPY WAFFLES



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The secret to these super-crispy waffles is using a little vegetable shortening. Make a large batch on the weekend, then grab and reheat on a rushed morning.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield About 8 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for brushing waffle iron
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
2 large eggs
Pure maple syrup, soft unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar or fruit preserves, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (to keep cooked waffles warm). Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the milk, butter, shortening and eggs in another bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just incorporated (it's okay if there are some lumps).
  • Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with butter. Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full (some waffle iron should still be showing). Close the lid gently and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining waffles.
  • Serve with maple syrup, butter, sugar or fruit preserves.

PECAN WAFFLES WITH ROASTED PECAN AND BANANA SYRUP



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 16 (4-inch) Belgian waffles, 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground lightly toasted pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup melted butter plus 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
2 1/2 cups milk
Vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray, for coating the waffle iron
1 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup cane syrup
4 medium bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Combine the flour, pecans, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. In another bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar and whisk until pale yellow. Add the vanilla extract, 1/2 cup melted butter, and milk, and whisk to blend. Combine the egg and milk mixture with the flour mixture and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Do not overmix.
  • Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the waffle iron with some of the vegetable oil. Pour enough batter into the iron to just barely cover the waffle grid. Close the waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions, or until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you prepare the remaining waffles.
  • In a saute pan, add the remaining 1/2 cup of butter and the pecan pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pecan pieces are light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the banana slices and cook until light golden and soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the syrup and bring to a simmer. Serve with the warm waffles.

NUTTY PECAN WAFFLES



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Serve with warmed syrup and cinnamon sugar.

Provided by sal

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
⅓ cup butter, melted
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ⅔ cups finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle iron. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and baking soda. In a separate bowl, beat together egg yolks and milk. Add milk mixture, butter and oil to flour; stir gently to combine. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks have formed; fold into batter.
  • Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron and sprinkle generously with chopped pecans. Cook until golden brown. Keep warm in oven while remaining waffles cook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1183.6 calories, Carbohydrate 97.2 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 81 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 700.9 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

BUTTERMILK PECAN WAFFLES



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I like cooking with buttermilk. These golden buttermilk waffles are my husband's favorite breakfast, so we enjoy them often. They're as easy to prepare as regular waffles, but their unique taste makes them exceptional.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 7 waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and eggs until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Stir in butter. , Pour about 3/4 cup batter onto a lightly greased preheated waffle maker. Sprinkle with a few pecans. Bake according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your waffles.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the waffles tough.
  • Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking. This will allow the gluten to relax and make the waffles more tender.
  • Cook the waffles on a hot waffle iron. This will help them to cook evenly and get crispy on the outside.
  • Serve the waffles immediately with your favorite toppings. Waffles are best when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Almost-Famous Pecan Waffles are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. They are perfect for special occasions or everyday meals. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these waffles are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch recipe, give Almost-Famous Pecan Waffles a try.

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