Portobello Waffles with Balsamic Syrup

Name: Portobello Waffles with Balsamic Syrup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 waffles (1 cup butter and 1/3 cup syrup).
Ingredients: 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 bacon strips, chopped; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese; 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed, cubed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup canola oil

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Prep: 40 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

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16 waffles (1 cup butter and 1/3 cup syrup)

For a delightful breakfast or brunch surprise, serve crisp golden waffles that feature portobello mushrooms and bacon in the batter. They're topped with tangy goat cheese butter and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. (This creative recipe took first place in the Mushrooms Every Day, Every Way contest "Fun Fungi" category).—David Bridges, Shreveport, Louisiana

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Ingredients

1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup canola oil

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup. In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon and drippings to a small bowl; cool slightly. Add butter and goat cheese; beat until blended.
In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender; cool slightly. Place 1/4 cup mushrooms in a food processor. Cover and process until very finely chopped. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, thyme, pepper and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and chopped mushrooms; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cubed mushrooms.
Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Serve with goat cheese butter and balsamic syrup.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 536 calories, 40g fat (15g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Portobello Waffles with Balsamic Syrup

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