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Red Velvet Waffles Recipe

Decadent Red Velvet Waffles Recipe with Cream Cheese Bliss

This Red Velvet Waffles Recipe features a delightful combination of rich chocolate flavors and a creamy glaze, perfect for festive breakfasts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Waffle Batter
  • 2 cups Bisquick Mix Substitutable with a homemade pancake/waffle mix.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Feel free to use white sugar if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Essential for that classic red velvet flavor.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be replaced with a mixture of regular milk and vinegar.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Can be swapped for non-dairy alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Coloring Liquid food coloring works but may require more.
  • 1 large Egg Use fresh for the best results.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with vegetable oil for a lighter version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but highly recommended.
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Primary sweetener for the glaze.
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Can opt for a lower-fat version.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk Adjusts glaze consistency; non-dairy milk works too.

Equipment

  • waffle iron
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Glaze Preparation
  1. Beat together 4 ounces of softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of melted butter until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until pourable.
Dry Ingredients Mixing
  1. Whisk together 2 cups of Bisquick mix, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder until no lumps remain.
Wet Ingredients Combination
  1. Combine 1 cup of buttermilk, 1/2 cup of whole milk, 1 tablespoon of red gel food coloring, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
Combining Mixtures
  1. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just incorporated. A few lumps are fine.
Waffle Cooking
  1. Preheat waffle iron. Pour approximately 3/4 cup of batter onto the center and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Serving Your Waffles
  1. Transfer waffles to a plate and drizzle with cream cheese glaze. Add fresh berries or powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve the waffles fresh for best flavor. They can become chewy if stored too long. For make-ahead, store them in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster.

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