Chicken, Ham, & Swiss Waffles

These Chicken, Ham, & Swiss Waffles offer a savory, high-protein start to your morning that perfectly captures the classic flavors of a Cordon Bleu in a fun, handheld form.

Ingredients · Servings 4

1 large egg
1/4 cup cooked chicken (chopped)
1 ounce ham (chopped)
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup swiss cheese (shredded)

Method · 10 min

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer directions.
In a large bowl beat the eggs together, then mix in the chicken, ham, mozzarella, and Swiss cheese.
Pour batter equal to a serving size into the waffle iron, then shut it. Cook it for several minutes until the waffles are golden, fluffy, and crisp.
Cook the rest of the batter into remaining servings of waffles.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easily you can adapt it to whatever you have on hand in your refrigerator. If you are out of Swiss cheese, feel free to substitute it with a sharp cheddar for a bolder bite or a mild provolone for a smoother finish. You can also swap the chicken for leftover turkey or even add a pinch of garlic powder and fresh chives to the batter to elevate the savory profile. For those who enjoy a bit of heat, a dash of red pepper flakes or a side of spicy sugar-free mustard makes for an excellent dipping sauce that cuts through the richness of the melted cheese perfectly. Love this chicken and ham combo? Our Ham and Mozzarella Hasselback Chicken turns it into dinner, stuffing the same flavors into a fanned-out breast with melted mozzarella.

These waffles are also a dream for meal prepping because they store and reheat beautifully, making your busy weekday mornings much smoother. To store them, simply let the waffles cool completely on a wire rack before placing them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. If you want to make a larger batch, they freeze exceptionally well when separated by layers of parchment paper in a freezer-safe bag. When you are ready to eat, skip the microwave to avoid a soft texture and instead pop them into a toaster or a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes. This method ensures they regain their signature crispiness and that the cheese becomes perfectly melty once again.

Yields 4 servings of Chicken, Ham, & Swiss Waffles.

The Preparation

The Execution

1. Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer directions.

2. In a large bowl beat the eggs together, then mix in the chicken, ham, mozzarella, and Swiss cheese.

3. Pour batter equal to a serving size into the waffle iron, then shut it. Cook it for several minutes until the waffles are golden, fluffy, and crisp.

4. Cook the rest of the batter into remaining servings of waffles.

This makes a total of 4 servings of Chicken, Ham, & Swiss Waffles. Each serving comes out to be 96 calories, 6.5g fats, 0.6g net carbs, and 8.4g protein.