Ham And Gruyère Belgian Waffles With Sautéed Pears

Name: Ham And Gruyère Belgian Waffles With Sautéed Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 6 firm pears, such as Anjou, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 6 tablespoons water; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 5.6 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 1 1/4 cups); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 ounces finely chopped lower-sodium Black Forest ham; 2 ounces finely shredded Gruyere cheese; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 3 large eggs, separated; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
6 firm pears, such as Anjou, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
6 tablespoons water
1/3 cup maple syrup
5.6 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ounces finely chopped lower-sodium Black Forest ham
2 ounces finely shredded Gruyere cheese
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 large eggs, separated
Cooking spray

1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pears; cook 15 minutes or until soft. Add 6 tablespoons water and syrup; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until liquid is syrupy. Remove from heat.
2
Preheat a Belgian-style waffle iron.
3
Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add ham and cheese; toss to coat. Add buttermilk, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and egg yolks, stirring to combine. Place egg whites in a medium bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into batter. Spoon about 1/3 cup batter per 4-inch waffle onto hot waffle iron coated with cooking spray, spreading batter to edges. Cook 7 minutes or until steaming stops. Repeat with remaining batter.
4
To freeze: Cool pears to room temperature. Divide mixture evenly among 8 plastic freezer bags. Cool waffles completely on a wire rack. Stack waffles between wax paper, and place in a large plastic freezer bag for up to 6 months.
5
To cook: Heat frozen waffles in toaster using freezer setting until heated through. Or heat in a 350u00b0 oven until warmed through. Microwave frozen pears in bags on DEFROST 1 minute. Remove from bags; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided, 6 firm pears, such as Anjou, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 6 tablespoons water, 1/3 cup maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Ham And Gruyère Belgian Waffles With Sautéed Pears falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!