Elvis Waffles

Picture this - a fluffy cornmeal waffle topped with creamy peanut butter and caramelized bananas. Sounds heavenly, right? This Elvis inspired waffle is an ideal combination of savory and sweet, crunchy and creamy. These Elvis Waffles will make a perfect addition to your next brunch!

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Waffles are so versatile and a great platform for just about any toppings. This crisp, cornmeal waffle is a lovely balance of savory and sweet and compliments the soft, sweet toppings. This waffle pays tribute to Elvis Presley who enjoyed peanut butter banana (and occasionally bacon) sandwiches. If you have a more intense sweet tooth, consider adding melted chocolate to the waffle. For the true Elvis experience, add a few strips of bacon to the waffle for some added crunch.

Ingredients for Elvis Waffles

Cornmeal waffles are one of my favorite types of waffles because they're mostly savory and develop really crisp edges from the cornmeal. They make a great base for everything from sausage gravy to caramelized bananas.

Cornmeal Waffles

• all-purpose flour
• yellow cornmeal - finely ground.
• light brown sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• fine sea salt
• plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• whole milk
• eggs

Caramelized Bananas

• unsalted butter
• light brown sugar
• maple syrup
• Cognac - optional.
• bananas

Waffle Toppings

• natural creamy peanut butter - no sugar added peanut butter will drizzle much better over the finished waffles.
• confectioners sugar - optional.

Here's what else you'll need:

• 2 large mixing bowls
• whisk
• rubber spatula
• medium skillet
• Belgian waffle iron
• cutting board and knife for bananas
• tongs to remove waffles
• measuring cups and spoons

How to Make Elvis Waffles

The waffle batter comes together quickly and you can easily make the caramelized bananas while the waffles are cooking. The waffle iron I use gets the waffles super crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are perfection in every bite!

Waffles

1. Mix together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry. Beat the egg whites then fold into the batter.
2. Cook waffles until golden and slightly crisp.

Caramelized Bananas

1. Add the butter, brown sugar and maple syrup to a hot sauté pan. When mixture begins to bubble, add the Cognac. Once the Cognac has evaporated, add the sliced bananas. Cook bananas until browned and soft.

Waffle Topping

1. Drizzle a heaping spoonful of peanut butter across the top of each waffle (this is easier to do when the waffle is still warm). Place a spoonful of the caramelized banana sauce on top then dust with confectioners sugar. 

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• Bursting Blueberry Galette with Orange Lavender Crust
• Honey Roasted Orange Berry Muffins with Jam
• Belgian Waffles with Nutella and Raspberries

View all sweet breakfast recipes here

Please let me know how your Elvis Waffles turn out in the comments below! I can’t wait to hear from you!

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