These Cottage Cheese Chaffle Breakfast Sandwiches are a delicious and satisfying option for a high protein breakfast. Made with a cottage cheese egg batter, these crispy chaffles serve as the perfect low carb handheld brunch.
Filled with a savory bacon & spinach filling, this recipe is ideal for those following a keto diet while still wanting to enjoy a flavorful meal.
Keto-Friendly Chaffle Breakfast Sandwiches
This recipe features crispy chaffles made from cottage cheese and eggs, providing a protein-packed base for your breakfast sandwich. The combination of bacon and spinach adds a delicious twist, making it a great choice for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- Cooking spray or oil for waffle maker
Instructions
- Prepare the Chaffle Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat the Waffle Maker: Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil.
- Cook the Chaffles: Pour half of the batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and repeat with the remaining batter to make a total of 4 chaffles.
- Prepare the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped spinach until wilted. Add the chopped bacon and stir until heated through.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place a chaffle on a plate, top with the bacon and spinach filling, and cover with another chaffle to create a sandwich. Repeat for the remaining chaffles.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 sandwiches
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
