Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this Macaroni and Cheese WAFFLE Cheeseburger recipe. Crispy mac and cheese waffles sandwich a juicy burger patty, creating a deliciously unique burger experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For Mac and Cheese Waffles:
- Prepared macaroni and cheese, cooled until firm
- 1 egg, beaten (optional, for binding)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for texture)
- Nonstick cooking spray or oil
For Burger:
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- Burger toppings of choice such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, bacon, ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Mac and Cheese Waffles: Make macaroni and cheese, cool until thick, mix in egg and breadcrumbs if desired. Cook in preheated waffle iron until crispy.
- Cook Burger Patties: Shape beef into patties, season, cook in skillet or grill until preferred doneness. Melt cheddar slices on top.
- Assemble Burgers: Place mac-and-cheese waffle, cheeseburger patty, toppings, and another waffle on top. Serve hot.
Notes
- Make waffles in advance and keep warm while cooking burgers for best results.
- Leftover mac and cheese can be used for quicker preparation.
- Press gently when closing the waffle iron to maintain waffle shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (assuming mac and cheese is made)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Waffle iron, stovetop or grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
