Cheddar Bacon Waffles

 2 cups flour (10 oz by weight)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp baking powder

3 eggs separated

1 1/2 cups milk

1 cup butter melted (can substitute part with oil)

6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled 

2.5 oz grated cheddar cheese

3 scallions chopped (optional)

1.  Preheat waffle iron, if you can adjust the setting you want it pretty hot.

2.  Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

3.  In large bowl, whisk to combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.  Set aside.

4.  In another bowl, whisk to combine the egg yolks, milk, and butter.  Set aside.

5.  In a large (and very clean) bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the egg whites to soft peaks.

6.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until they are almost combined.  Add the egg whites, bacon, cheese, and scallions to the bowl, and gently fold them in until combined.

7.  Portion the batter onto your waffle iron (amount varies with the waffle iron) and cook for approximately 5 minutes, until golden brown.

8.  When waffle has finished cooking, place directly on the wire rack in the oven, to let the steam escape.  Finish cooking the remaining waffles, and enjoy!  These waffles work well with as a chicken and waffles main dish.