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This classic, two-ingredient chaffle is a fast, satisfying way to start your day. With just one egg and one ounce of cheese, you can make a delicious “cheese waffle” in minutes.
If you haven’t tried a chaffle yet, you’re in for a treat. A chaffle—short for cheese waffle—has become a favorite, especially in low-carb circles. I don’t strictly follow keto, but I’ve shared a few variations before that are great for different meals and preferences.
- My low-fat chaffle, which makes a tasty gluten-free sandwich substitute—this version uses egg whites and fat-free cheese.
- My 5-minute chicken parmesan chaffle, which is a quick, savory lunch option that adds canned chicken to the base egg and cheese.
How to make chaffles
For a classic chaffle, you only need two ingredients. It’s very forgiving, so you can scale it up or down, but for one serving I recommend:
- 1 medium egg
- 1 ounce Colby Jack or cheddar cheese
Whisk the egg and shredded cheese together until combined. Pour the mixture into a preheated non-stick mini waffle maker and cook until set and golden. A mini waffle maker is convenient for portion control and quick breakfasts—small models are inexpensive and very handy to keep on the counter.
This basic recipe is a great starting point. From here you can add vegetables, cooked ham, different cheeses, or even sweet ingredients like cinnamon and sugar substitutes to create many variations for breakfast, lunch, or snack time.
Classic Chaffle Recipe
Equipment
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Mini waffle maker
Ingredients
- 1 medium egg
- 1 ounce Colby Jack cheese (or cheddar)
Instructions
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Whisk the egg and cheese together until well combined.
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Pour the mixture into a preheated, non-stick mini waffle iron and cook until set and golden, about 3–4 minutes depending on your machine.
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Remove and enjoy. Add a pinch of salt or your favorite seasoning if desired.
Nutrition
I recently demonstrated this recipe on TV—check out the segment on KSL Studio 5 where I show how to make chaffles.
If you like this, you might also like
- 5 Minute Chicken Parmesan Chaffle
- Best Pumpkin Chaffle {Low carb breakfast}
- Low Carb Cake Batter Chaffles
- Easy Low Calorie Chaffle {Gluten free bread substitute}
- Low Carb Cookies and Cream Chocolate Waffles