A hearty and comforting diner-style breakfast featuring crispy waffles, buttery toast, fluffy scrambled eggs, cheesy grits, and crispy bacon, all served with warm maple syrup.
For the Waffles
🥞 1 cup all-purpose flour
🍬 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
🥛 3/4 cup whole milk
🥚 1 large egg
🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
🍦 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Toast
🍞 2 slices white or wheat bread
🧈 1 tablespoon butter, softened
For the Scrambled Eggs
🥚 3 large eggs
🥛 2 tablespoons milk
🧈 1/2 tablespoon butter
🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Cheesy Grits
🌽 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
💧 2 cups water
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
🧀 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
🧈 1 tablespoon butter
For the Bacon
🥓 4 slices thick-cut bacon
For Serving
🍁 1/4 cup maple syrup
• Waffle iron
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Nonstick skillet
• Saucepan
• Toaster
Prep Time
• Active: 20 minutes
• Total: 30 minutes
Calories & Macros (per serving, approx. 1 full meal)
• Calories: 850
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 90g
• Fat: 40g
Prepare the Waffles
• Preheat the waffle iron.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
• Lightly grease the waffle iron and pour in the batter.
• Cook according to the waffle iron’s instructions until golden brown and crisp.
• Set aside and keep warm.
Prepare the Bacon
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the bacon slices.
• Cook until crispy, flipping occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Prepare the Scrambled Eggs
• In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well blended.
• Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
• Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until soft and fluffy.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
Prepare the Cheesy Grits
• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Stir in grits and salt, then reduce heat to low.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in butter and shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
Prepare the Toast
• Toast the bread slices in a toaster until golden brown.
• Spread softened butter over the warm toast.
Serve the Breakfast
• Plate the waffles, eggs, bacon, toast, and cheesy grits.
• Drizzle warm maple syrup over the waffles.
• Enjoy your classic Waffle House-style breakfast!
• Extra Crispy Bacon: Bake the bacon in a 400°F oven on a wire rack over a baking sheet for even crispness.
• Fluffier Eggs: Stir eggs gently and remove them from heat slightly before they fully set for a softer texture.
• Waffle Upgrade: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a splash of buttermilk to the batter for extra flavor.
• Grits Variations: Swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
This diner-style breakfast brings all the comforting flavors of Waffle House right to your home!
