Waffles with Ham & Egg

By minicoopercraig

The ingredients may sound like a strange combination, but the flavors are nicely balanced, the portion size is perfect, and the nutritional profile is just what you want for the most important meal of the day.

Ingredients

• 4 thick slices Canadian bacon or deli ham
• 4 eggs
• 4 frozen whole-grain waffles, like Van's Gourmet Multi-grain
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 4 Tbsp shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Parsley (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a nonstick skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Coat with a bit of olive oil cooking spray and cook the Canadian bacon for a few minutes on each side, until well browned. Remove. Coat the same pan with a bit more spray and cook the eggs (2 at a time, if you must; avoid overcrowding the pan) sunny side up until the whites have set but the yolks are still runny.
In the meantime, toast the waffles. Top each toasted waffle with a slice of meat, a drizzle of maple syrup, a sprinkle of Cheddar and the warm fried eggs. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley if using.