These keto ham and cheese chaffles combine savory ham with LOTS of gooey cheese! Perfect for breakfast with just 5 minutes of prep and 2.3g of net carbs.
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We are introducing the irresistible combination of savory ham and gooey cheese with our Keto Ham and Cheese Chaffles! These crispy waffle-like treats are packed with flavor and protein, making them the perfect low-carb option for breakfast, brunch, or any time of day. With just a handful of ingredients and a simple waffle maker, you can whip up a batch of these delicious chaffles in no time. Enjoy them on their own or with your favorite keto-friendly toppings for a satisfying meal that will keep you energized and satisfied.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Savory and SUPER cheesy
- Easy to make with 5 minutes of prep
- Just 7 simple ingredients
- 2.3 grams net carbs in each chaffle
- Low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly
Deliciously salty and gooey with a dreamy combination of mozzarella and cheddar, our keto ham and cheese chaffle recipe is one to bookmark! A perfect blend of familiar flavors transforms into a waffle-inspired dish, ideal to be enjoyed at any time of day. Our chaffle recipe is simple and fuss-free, so you can have four steamy, hot, melty chaffles on the table in under 20 minutes.
Ham and cheese is a classic combination, but it’s given a modern spin with the help of a trusty waffle maker. This low-carb, satisfying keto snack can easily be turned into a meal by pairing it with some seasonal vegetables and cauliflower rice, or the chaffles can be wrapped in cellophane and enjoyed as a quick breakfast on the go.
Our keto ham and cheese chaffles contain 1.3g of net carbs per serving, so you don’t have to worry about veering off your keto lifestyle. You can savor each satisfying mouthful and taste subtle hints of garlic and onion alongside the tender squares of ham and stringy, cheesy goodness from the mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Ham and Cheese Chaffle Ingredients
- Mozzarella Cheese: Mozzarella is commonly used on pizza as it becomes deliciously stringy once melted, and that’s exactly why it’s one of our cheeses of choice for the chaffles. A full cup of shredded mozzarella is needed to make four chaffles, and alongside its salty flavor, it also brings a lightness to the overall texture of the chaffles.
- Almond Flour: In similarity to a classic waffle recipe, a batter is needed to create a mixture suitable to be poured into a waffle maker and solidified once cooked. Almond flour is low in carbs, mild in flavor, and has an impressive versatility. It’s a star ingredient for thickening the chaffle mixture, allowing the cheese, ham, and seasoning to be incorporated evenly throughout.
- Eggs: Alongside almond flour, eggs are needed to create the base of the batter for this dish. Two eggs are needed to bind the ingredients together, thickening the texture and allowing the combination of ingredients to firm up as they cook in the waffle maker.
- Ham: Diced pieces of high-quality ham are a huge part of what makes chaffles so delectable and adored by everyone who eats them. Taking a fraction of the time to prepare and cook, chaffles are a key recipe for those short on time, and using ham provides a hit of texture and flavor in just one kitchen-friendly ingredient.
- Cheddar Cheese: The combination of mozzarella and cheddar units a stretchy texture with an abundance of traditional cheesy flavors. The creaminess of mozzarella creates pockets of oozy golden cheese throughout the chaffles, with streaks of cheddar laced throughout the diced pieces of ham.
- Garlic Powder: Simple herbs and spices in the pantry have the power to infuse meals with a variety of flavors. A small sprinkling of garlic powder is enough to add body to the chaffles, ensuring they don’t simply become a salty waffle-like dish and instead have a balanced garlic sweetness.
- Onion Powder: Pairing perfectly with garlic powder is onion powder, a savory savior in recipes where flavor needs to be boosted, but cooking time and ingredients are limited. Thinly sliced fresh onion would work in these chaffles, but using onion powder saves time and results in a mild onion flavor that doesn’t overpower the cheese and ham.
- Salt and Pepper: The final ingredient for our keto ham and cheese chaffles is seasoning in the form of salt and pepper. Season the batter to taste, remembering the cheese and ham are both naturally salty, so you shouldn’t need to add much to balance the overall flavor.
How To Make Keto Ham and Cheese Chaffles
When time is short, but you want to whip up a satisfying and filling dish, there’s no better recipe to turn to than these ham and cheese chaffles. All you need is a handful of simple ingredients, a waffle maker, and less than 20 minutes to make 4 of these beauties. The result will be a mouthwatering keto snack to fill your stomach and boost you through the day.
- Preheat waffle maker: Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Prep the batter: Combine the shredded mozzarella cheese, almond flour, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, mixing until well combined.
- Add ham and cheddar: Dice the ham and add to the batter along with the shredded cheddar cheese until both are evenly distributed throughout.
- Transfer to waffle maker: Use non-stick cooking spray to lightly grease the waffle maker, and add ¼ of the batter onto the center of the waffle maker before closing the lid. Cook each chaffle for 4-5 minutes or until they become golden brown and crispy.
- Remove chaffe and let it cool: Gently remove the chaffle from the waffle maker, being careful to set it aside softly as it may initially be fragile until it cools.
- Repeat using all the batter: Repeat the process with the remaining batter until you have successfully created four individual chaffles. Serve them warm with an optional garnish of fresh herbs such as parsley or coriander.
Recipe Variations
Spicy Keto Ham and Cheese Chaffles: Add a sprinkling of cayenne pepper, hot paprika, or chili powder to the chaffle batter to create a spicy flavor variation. For an even more intense hit of spice, sprinkle fresh chili over the chaffles as a hot and colorful addition.
Keto Tuna Melt Chaffle: Replacing the diced ham with canned tuna results in a tuna melt chaffle with the perfect balance of tender tuna and molten cheese. Break up any large chunks of tuna and flake it into the batter to ensure it’s evenly dispersed throughout.
Keto Cheese and Onion Chaffle: When you have slightly more time to spend in the kitchen, try making a cheese and onion chaffle recipe. Sauteéing half a diced onion and allowing it to soften for a few minutes before adding it to the batter means you won’t be left with a pungent, acrid raw onion taste in the final chaffles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Make Egg-Free Chaffles?
It’s possible to make egg-free, vegan chaffles by combining flaxseed meal, water, herbs, seasoning, almond flour, and dairy-free cheese. The outcome should be a thick batter suitable for use in a waffle maker, but the mixture won’t have the stringy texture of mozzarella if omitting it for a plant-based alternative.
What Are Chaffles Made From?
Simple chaffle recipes are made from cheese and eggs, but our version incorporates a few additional ingredients to create a denser, more satisfying, and flavorful dish. Chaffles are an ideal recipe to make if you want to experiment in the kitchen and use up ingredients in the fridge, such as cheese, meat, or vegetables.
How Do You Keep A Chaffle Crispy?
Cooking the chaffles in a little cooking spray in the waffle maker should help them achieve a crispy texture. The batter should be thick when being poured into the waffle maker which can also help result in a firmer texture that’s easy to crispen up during cooking.
📖 Recipe
Keto Ham and Cheese Chaffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Almond Flour
- 2 medium Eggs
- ¼ cup Ham diced
- ¼ cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese, almond flour, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Lightly grease the waffle maker with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon ¼ of the batter onto the center of the waffle maker and close the lid. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the chaffle from the waffle maker and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the ham and cheese chaffles warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Nutrition
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I thank you for putting the total carb count at the bottom of your recipes. That's what I use and it's sometimes impossible to figure it out in some recipes from other posters. I've even started to unsubscribe from those that don't put the total carb count down.
I just wanted to let you know that it is important to some of us.
Thank you again,
Donna
Thanks Donna, I understand how important the carb count is and try to make it as accurate as possible. I know others list a much lower carb count on recipes as well, so you have to be careful.