Waffle Cheeseburger with Maple Drizzle

Ingredients:
For the Waffles:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🧑🍳
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
1 1/4 cups buttermilk 🥛
2 eggs 🥚
1/4 cup melted butter 🧈
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the Burger Patties:
1 lb (450 g) ground beef 🥩
1 tsp salt 🧂
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
For Assembly:
2 slices cheddar cheese 🧀
2 waffles (homemade or store-bought)
2 tbsp maple syrup 🍁
1 tbsp melted butter 🧈
Optional: crispy bacon 🥓, lettuce 🥬, or fried egg 🍳
Sides:
French fries 🍟
Ketchup or dipping sauce of your choice
Instructions:
Make the Waffles:
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
Cook in a preheated waffle iron until golden and crispy. Set aside.
Prepare the Burger Patties:
Mix ground beef with salt and black pepper.
Shape into patties and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet or on a grill and cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, adding cheddar cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
Toast the Waffles:
Brush waffles with melted butter and toast lightly for extra crispiness.
Assemble the Waffle Burger:
Place one waffle on a plate as the base.
Add the cooked burger patty with melted cheddar cheese.
Optional: layer crispy bacon, lettuce, or fried egg for extra toppings.
Drizzle maple syrup over the top for a sweet touch.
Top with the second waffle.
Serve:
Pair with crispy French fries and your favorite sauce on the side 🍟.
Enjoy your indulgent waffle cheeseburger! 🧇✨
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