Waffle House Toasted Pecan Waffles {Copykat Recipe}

A Copykat recipe for Waffle Houses Famous Fluffy - Toasted Pecan Waffles! 

Does anyone else enjoy having breakfast for dinner? In our house we try to have breakfast for dinner at least twice a month. I love breakfast, because it's fairly simple to make perfect when I don't know what else to cook for dinner. My kids really love eating breakfast at dinner time.

Now I'm not talking about frozen pancakes, but breakfast from scratch! Isn't that always the best? Homemade buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy, fluffy pancakes, omelets, homemade hash browns, southern biscuits & chocolate gravy, cheese grits and french toast. Now that's what I'm talking about.

With the prices of groceries skyrocketing breakfast is a great substitute for dinner. The reason it works so well in our house is because I always have items on hand to make an easy homemade breakfast. I know it's not for everyone, but I grew up eating breakfast for dinner. 

 

My mom raised four kids so eating on a budget was a must in our house. The other night when I suggested breakfast for dinner, waffles were the first thing the kids shouted out. I had a recipe for a copy cat version of Waffles Houses Toasted Pecan Waffles that I've been dying to try. 

The original recipe stated to refrigerate the batter overnight, but we used it right away with no problems. I might try that trick next time to compare and see what version I like better. 

I used my Belgian waffle maker and the waffles came out so light and fluffy. Instead of mixing the pecans in with the batter, I just poured the batter in the waffle iron and then sprinkled the toasted pecans on top. This recipe is definitely a keeper in our house.

How about you? Do you like breakfast for dinner?

Yield: 5 Waffles

Author: Tina Butler | Mommy's Kitchen

Waffle House Pecan Waffles

A Copykat recipe for Waffle Houses Famous Fluffy - Toasted Pecan Waffles!

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 4 MinTotal time: 19 Min

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 - cups all-purpose flour
• 1- teaspoon salt
• 1/2 - teaspoon baking soda
• 1 - large egg
• 1/2 - cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 - tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 - tablespoons shortening
• 1 - cup whole milk
• 1/4 - cup buttermilk
• 1 - teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 - 1 cup toasted pecans (see note below)

Instructions

1. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
2. Lightly beat the egg in a separate medium size bowl and combine with the sugar, butter, and shortening, mixing well until smooth.
3. Add the milk, buttermilk and vanilla extract; mix well. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture while beating and mix until smooth.
4. If you can, cover and chill overnight, but this is not necessary because the batter can be used immediately.
5. Preheat the waffle iron and rub with a light coating of vegetable oil (do not use non-stick spray). It leaves a sticky film on your waffle maker.
6. Leave the batter out of the refrigerator to come to room temperature a bit as your waffle iron is preheating.
7. Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup of batter into the waffle iron and sprinkle some toasted pecan on top of the waffle, cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the waffles are light brown.

Notes:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl toss pecans with melted butter until evenly coated. Use about 1/2 tablespoon of butter for every cup of pecans. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a non-stick cookie sheet or use parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, watch closely. Cool completely. You can also toast your pecans in the microwave.

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