Not sure what to do with your holiday ham leftovers? This recipe is perfect for your morning-after brunch and comes together quickly with ingredients you probably have in your pantry!

A sweet classic gets a savory twist with Ham and Cheese Waffles. Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast, yet easy enough to make for days when you’re on the go, each bite is a melt-in-your-mouth treat. Add ham (you can do store-bought, deli ham, too!) and shredded cheese to your batter, fire up the waffle maker, and in a few quick minutes, you’ll be ready to dig into the toasty golden brown goodness that’s as satisfying and healthy as it is tasty and delicious.

Servings 8 servings (½ waffle each)

INGREDIENTS
2 cups unsweetened organic soy milk

1 large egg

1 Tbsp. ghee, melted

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 Tbsp. light brown sugar

1½ tsp. Baking powder

½ tsp. Sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

12 slices ham, chopped

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

¼ cup pure maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Add soy milk, egg, and ghee to a medium mixing bowl; whisk to combine. In a separate mixing bowl, add flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt; stir to combine. Add dry mixture to wet mixture; stir to incorporate. Gently fold in ham and cheese.

2. Preheat waffle iron on high; lightly coat with spray.

3. Add 1 cup batter to waffle iron; cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until steam begins to subside

and the waffle is golden-brown on both sides. Remove waffle to a plate; repeat with remaining batter.

4. Cut each waffle in half; serve each half drizzled with 1½ tsp. maple syrup.

Container Equivalents: ½ Red, 1 ½ Yellow, ½ Blue, ½ Tsp
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