WIW: Cat Cora’s bacon-cheddar waffles with whiskey maple syrup

 

4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 C. all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1 1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 egg

1 C. buttermilk

3 T. melted butter

3/4 C. grated sharp cheddar

3 scallions, thinly sliced

 

1 1/2 C. good quality maple syrup

2 T. whiskey

1 tsp. maple extract

 

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 egg, buttermilk, and 1 T. melted butter. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, whisking until smooth. Add crumbled bacon, cheddar, and almost all scallions to batter. Heat a waffle maker and brush with melted butter. Cook waffles in batches until golden. Garnish with remaining scallions and drizzle with syrup. For the syrup: Mix all together and store in refrigerator until ready to use.