Recipes Everyday Cooking Make-Ahead BLT Waffle Sandwiches 5.0 (4) 1 Review 1 Photo Whole wheat Cheddar waffles make this version of a BLT perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. You can even make the waffles ahead of time, freeze them, and reheat them in the toaster oven. Serve with mayonnaise or more Dijon mustard. Submitted by Rachael Ray Every Day Updated on May 16, 2019 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 waffle sandwiches Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8 slices Smithfield® bacon 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ cups whole milk ⅓ cup melted butter, plus more for greasing 1 egg 1 ½ cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, and chives ¼ cup Dijon mustard ¼ cup maple syrup Romaine lettuce leaves Sliced tomatoes Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange bacon on a broiler pan and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove the bacon and reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F. Preheat a waffle iron to high. In a large bowl, whisk the flours, baking powder, kosher salt, and few grinds of black pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, 1/3 cup melted butter, and egg. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir just to combine. Stir in the cheese and herbs. Brush the waffle iron with melted butter and spoon in about 1/2 of the batter. Close and cook until the waffle is browned and crisp. Transfer the waffle to a plate and keep warm in the oven. Make another waffle with the remaining batter. Quarter the two waffles, creating 8 smaller waffles. Mix Dijon mustard and maple syrup. Set aside. To make a sandwich: top a waffle with the bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Drizzle on some maple-mustard sauce. Add another waffle to top. Make-ahead tip: To freeze the waffles, place on a waxed paper-lined sheet tray. Freeze for 2 hours or until frozen. Once frozen, place into a plastic storage bag. To reheat, place the waffles into a toaster or toaster oven on the lowest power and cook until crisp. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 696 Calories 41g Fat 58g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 696 % Daily Value * Total Fat 41g 53% Saturated Fat 23g 117% Cholesterol 164mg 55% Sodium 1315mg 57% Total Carbohydrate 58g 21% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 18g Protein 26g 52% Vitamin C 13mg 15% Calcium 605mg 47% Iron 4mg 21% Potassium 584mg 12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.