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Cottage Cheese Waffles

Deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these cottage cheese waffles are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast staple, providing pockets of creamy goodness in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey for a gentler sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs (separated; yolks in one bowl, whites reserved)
  • 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese (small-curd for texture; full-fat for richness)
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2% — adjust for batter thickness)
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for the iron, cooled slightly)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional, but lovely for sweet waffles)
  • 1 zest of lemon (optional, brightens flavor)
For Cooking
  • nonstick spray or extra butter for greasing the waffle iron

Method
 

Preheat & Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions until it’s hot and ready to sizzle.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Separate the eggs: place the yolks in a medium bowl and the whites in a clean, dry bowl.
Make the Main Filling (the batter)
  1. To the egg yolks, add the cottage cheese, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and lemon zest. Whisk until mostly smooth.
  2. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  3. With an electric mixer or whisk, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold about one-third of the beaten whites into the batter to loosen it, then fold in the remaining whites carefully.
Assemble and Cook
  1. Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Spoon batter onto the hot iron, depending on your iron size (usually 1/2 to 3/4 cup).
  3. Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually taking 3–5 minutes.
  4. Transfer finished waffles to a wire rack to preserve crispness and repeat with remaining batter.

Notes

These waffles can be served with various toppings such as syrup and fresh berries, or for a savory twist, smoked salmon and crème fraîche.