Corn and Bacon Waffles

Instructions

• 1

  Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.

• 2

  Meanwhile, select BUTERMILK waffle setting and dial up number 5 on the LIGHT/DARK indicator dial.

• 3

  Preheat until the orange light flashes and the word HEATING disappears.

• 4

  Place the eggs, buttermilk and vegetable oil in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.

• 5

  Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center.

• 6

  Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture to form a smooth batter.

• 7

  Stir in the bacon, corn and parsley.

• 8

  Pour ½ cup of batter into each waffle square and close the lid to cook.

• 9

  Repeat with the remaining batter.

• 10

  Serve waffles topped with spinach, pan-fried bacon, poached egg, pesto and basil leaves.