Keto Ham & Cheese Chaffles

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These Keto Ham & Cheese Chaffles are a tasty, low-carb take on the traditional ham and cheese combination. These chaffles are made with only a few basic ingredients like egg, shredded cheese, chopped ham, and optional almond flour & blend quickly and fry in a little waffle machine until they are delightfully crispy. These chaffles are a simple, filling choice for everyone who is searching for a high-protein, gluten-free breakfast, regardless of whether they are on the keto diet or not. They are delicious right out of the waffle iron, but they also make a terrific meal prep item that you can freeze or put in the fridge and quickly reheat. Try these Keto Ham and Cheese Chaffles plain, dipped in mustard, or with a fried egg on top for a heartier dinner.

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STATS:

  • Calories: ~250 kcal
  • Time for preparation: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: Five mins
  • Time in total: 10 mints.
  • Serving Size: 1 chaffles
  • Servings/person: 2 chaffles
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
  • Course: Breakfast

EQUIPMENT:

  • Waffle maker
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cooking spray

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup diced cooked ham
  • 1 tbsp. almond flour
  • ¼ tsp. baking powder
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • Chopped chives or green onions

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

BIG EGG:

  • The egg gives the dish shape & helps in binding all the items in the recipe well.

SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • This cheese offers a subtle, creamy texture and melts exquisitely. You may use Parmesan, Gouda, or cheddar cheese in its place if you like a harsher taste.

HAM:

  • Ham gives the meal protein and a flavorful, salty taste. You can use cooked bacon or turkey bacon ias an alternative to have a different flavor.

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • Almond flour is a gluten-free; low-carb substitute for ordinary flour gives the dish some structure and texture while maintaining its ketogenic appeal.

BAKING POWDER:

  • Baking powder gives the dish a fluffier texture by helping it raises a little.

GARLIC POWDER:

  • Garlic powder increases the flavor of the dish without becoming overbearing. Since fresh garlic is more powerful, you may also use freshly minced garlic, but use less of it.

SALT & PEPPER:

  • We can add the salt and pepper in these chaffles; Pepper offers a little spice and taste, while salt brings out the flavors of the components.

GREEN ONIONS OR CHIVES:

  • We can add the green onions and chives that add a splash of color and a subtle, oniony taste.

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. Warm up the tiny waffle maker.
  2. Grab a vessel and add the almond flour, egg, ham, cheese, baking powder, & spices.
  3. Combine all the ingredients by using the whisk.
  4. We can apply some oil on the waffle iron.
  5. Then we can cover the waffle maker after adding half of the ingredients with a spoon.
  6. We can cook these waffles for approximately 3 to 4 minutes till they get golden brown & crispy.
  7. After that, we can continue using the leftover mixture and make it in the same way.
  8. We can garnish this Keto Ham & Cheese Chaffles with the mustard, green onion, or sour cream if desired and serve warm.

TIPS:

  • We can cool down the Ham and Cheese Chaffles before serving because these chaffles will get crispy when they cool down.
  • You can sprinkle a little amount of cheese on the surface before putting the batter onto the waffle iron to make these Ham and Cheese Chaffles crispier.
  • We can prepare these Ham and Cheese Chaffles in advance and freeze them for hectic mornings.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We can put these Ham and Cheese Chaffles in the seal box and store these chaffles for 3 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • We can store these Ham and Cheese Chaffles in one layer and then put these chaffles in the closed box and store these chaffles for 1 to 2 months.

REHEAT:

  • We can reheat these Ham and Cheese Chaffles in the toaster or we can also use the air fryer to warm up these chaffles to make them crispier.

FAQs:

Are these Ham and Cheese Chaffles low in carbs?

  • Yes these Ham and Cheese Chaffles are low in carbs and they are comprises of only 2g of total carbs, 1.5g net carbs, 18g proteins, and 0.5g fiber is present in these Ham and Cheese Chaffles.

Will we store these Chaffles?

  • Will these Chaffles be storage-friendly? We can put the remaining Ham and Cheese Chaffles in the box(closed) & enjoy these chaffles for three/four days in the fridge or two/three months in the freezer.

Can we make these chaffles with any other flour?

  • We can also use the coconut flour but it is more absorbent so we have to modify the amount of flour accordingly.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving Size: 1 chaffles
Calories: 250 kcal
Potassium: 120mg
Net carbs: 1.5g
Total Carbs: 2g
Fiber: 0.5g
Net Carbs: 1.5g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 19g
Calcium: 200 mg
Vitamin A: 90 mcg
Iron: 1.08 mg
Sodium: 500mg