Taco Salad Waffles
Transform your taco nights with these innovative and flavor-packed Taco Salad Waffles! This unique recipe combines the savory crunch of cheddar-studded cornmeal waffles with all the colorful toppings of a classic taco salad. Infused with bold spices like cumin and chili powder, the waffles serve as the perfect edible base for layers of taco-seasoned ground beef or turkey, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy sour cream. A drizzle of salsa and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro tie it all together, offering a zesty, satisfying fusion of textures and flavors in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings, these Taco Salad Waffles add a fun, unexpected twist to your Tex-Mex repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Cooked ground beef or turkey (taco seasoned)
- 2 cups Chopped lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
- 1 large Diced avocado
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 pieces Lime wedges
Instructions
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and about 1/2 cup of the cooked taco-seasoned ground beef or turkey.
Grease the waffle iron with non-stick spray or melted butter, then pour the appropriate amount of batter into the waffle iron (based on its size). Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy. Repeat until all the batter is used.
To assemble the taco salad waffles, place one waffle on a plate. Top with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, the remaining taco-seasoned meat, sliced olives, and diced avocado.
Drizzle sour cream and salsa on top, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick!
Enjoy your Taco Salad Waffles immediately while warm and crispy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 217 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 1555 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 932 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
