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Chicken and Waffles Nachos

March 26, 2015 by Matt Robinson 58 Comments

March Madness meets food madness. And by food madness, I mean artery-clogging, finger-licking, double-dipping Chicken and Waffles Nachos.

Chicken and Waffles Nacho | Real Food by Dad

I’m on a nacho run, so get ready for a few more, but for today we are doing this one.

Chicken and Waffles Nacho _ Real Food by Dad

To start, the waffles are savory and flavored with a Parmesan and cheddar cheese blend. Yeah, I could have gone wild and thrown in all kinds of seasonings to give these savory waffles some added layers of flavor, but I didn’t want the waffles to compete with the bacon, cheese sauce, or the deep-fried popcorn chicken. And of course to finish it all off, I gave it a quick drizzle of Sriracha for some heat.

Savory Cheddar Cheese Waffles | Real Food by Dad

For a quick shortcut, I used popcorn chicken from one of my favorite places, but by all means, feel free to make it from scratch. If you go the route I did, you’ll be that much closer to eating. An important thing when you have a hungry house of boys (myself included).

The result of this is the ultimate compliment—clean plates, big smiles and full bellies.

Chicken and Waffles Nacho_Panel | Real Food by Dad

Yield: Serves 6-8

Chicken and Waffles Nachos

Chicken and Waffles Nachos

Ingredients

  • Waffles
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups room temperature milk
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to warm
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 Parmesan cheese
  • Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 7 slices cooked bacon
  • 3 cups popcorn chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons scallions

Instructions

  1. To make waffles: Heat oven to 150 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine eggs and egg yolk, whisk until yolks are broken. Pour in the milk while continuing to whisk the eggs. Next slowly pour in the butter while whisking and continue to do so until mixture is well combined. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and using a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon, fold the mixture until flour streaks are no longer visible
  2. Fill heated waffle iron with batter and cook until waffles are golden brown (time will vary according to individual waffle iron). Transfer waffles to wire rack in the oven to stay warm while the remaining batter is cooked.
  3. To make cheese sauce: Place butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook until butter is browned and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Pour in milk and turn up the heat to medium high. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens. Stir in cheese and cook until just melted. Take pan off of heat, and stir until cheese is completely melted and combined.
  4. To assemble: Quarter waffles and cover bottom of plate. Pour three-quarters of the cheese sauce on top and layer with bacon and popcorn chicken. Drizzle remaining cheese on top of chicken and finish with Sriracha and scallions. Serve immediately.
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Comments

  1. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:28 am

    The ultimate bloke food right here. Need to make ‘March Madness’ happen here.

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      Without a doubt, thanks Arman and have a great week my friend!

      Reply
  2. Brenda Klein Score says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:28 am

    Woah. There’s so much to love in this recipe!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you Brenda, have an awesome week!

      Reply
  3. HalfBakedHarvest says

    March 27, 2015 at 6:30 am

    Best combo ever!! Your nachos this week have been INSANE! 🙂

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      And due to that, I am doing a LOT of running this week. Thanks Tieghan!

      Reply
  4. ITheeCook says

    March 27, 2015 at 6:37 am

    I think this is my favorite one so far! Totally nailed it!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Wow, thanks so much, Rina!

      Reply
  5. Alice Choi says

    March 27, 2015 at 6:41 am

    Matt, you have just made every person in America happy with these artery-clogging, finger-licking, double-dipping Chicken and Waffles Nachos. Damn!!!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      You are hilarious, thanks Alice!

      Reply
  6. Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says

    March 27, 2015 at 6:48 am

    These are amazing!!!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you, Laura!

      Reply
  7. grandbabycakes says

    March 27, 2015 at 8:05 am

    This right here is bananas for reals!!!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      You crack me up Jocelyn, thank you!

      Reply
  8. KevinIsCooking says

    March 27, 2015 at 9:09 am

    I’ll take two plates please. WOW! #WolfpackEats #WolfpackNachos

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      You got it Kevin!

      Reply
  9. Kevin @ Closet Cooking says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:29 am

    Those look so good! I so need a waffle maker! (And some more space to store it!)

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      I can’t even imagine what you would come up with, Kevin. You have to!

      Reply
  10. Sara | Cake Over Steak says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:58 am

    You’re killin’ us here!! Haha this sounds too good to be true.

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks so much, Sara!

      Reply
  11. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    This is taking brunch to a whole new (and great) level, Matt! LOVE it!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  12. Caroline @PasstheCocoa says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    Woah. I love the idea of using waffles as chips! These savory cheese waffles sound amazing, even on their own!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Just don’t eat these before an exam, Caroline! You’ll be way too full:)

      Reply
  13. Meggan | Culinary Hill says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    These sound sooooo good! Definitely perfect for a Friday night!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks Meggan! Hope you and the new baby are doing well!

      Reply
  14. CrazyforCrust says

    March 27, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    Savory waffles are what is missing from my life. 🙂

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Not any more! Thanks Dorothy:)

      Reply
  15. No Spoon Necessary says

    March 27, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    Just when I think you could not be any more of a genius, you go and post this deliciousness. Stellar! Totally want this for breakfast, lunch, dinner… and a midnight snack attack!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      You are way too kind, thank you Cheyanne!

      Reply
  16. foodnessgracious says

    March 28, 2015 at 6:28 am

    Dammit..why didn’t I think of this!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Hilarious, thanks Gerry!

      Reply
  17. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    March 28, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    I’ve been dreaming of nachos a lot lately too, but mine look nothing like this! You WIN. These are amazing!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      You’ve got to try these Ashley, so fun!

      Reply
  18. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    March 28, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    I’m such a dude when it comes to food like this and yepp: I LOVE LOVE LOVE EM! My fiance’ would probably be pretty fond of these waffle nachos too 😛

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      I think you need to make these for him, Kayle!

      Reply
  19. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    March 29, 2015 at 9:15 am

    SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!! I… I … I have no words. So excited about these!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      Hilarious. As always! Thanks Megan:)

      Reply
  20. Tutti Dolci says

    March 29, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Wowza, this looks like the ultimate man food!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      I get full just looking at the pics. Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  21. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    March 29, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Oh my goodness this is amazing! Is it breakfast? It is dinner? I don’t care I want it in my belly!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:12 pm

      It’s whatever! So crazy fun and good. Thanks Erin!

      Reply
  22. [email protected] and Beer says

    March 30, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    omg … the end

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 31, 2015 at 11:31 pm

      Hilarious, thanks Justine!

      Reply
  23. Linda | Brunch with Joy says

    March 31, 2015 at 6:57 am

    This needs to happen soon! Chicken + waffles are my weakness and turning it into nachos is a must-make recipe.

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 31, 2015 at 11:32 pm

      Let me know if you make these, thanks Linda!

      Reply
  24. Mike @TheIronYou says

    March 31, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    I love chicken, I love waffles, and I love nachos…so yeah basically this is the perfect dish for me!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      March 31, 2015 at 11:32 pm

      Love it, thanks Mike!

      Reply
  25. Renee Quintana says

    April 1, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    This is like the ultimate bar food! I totally wish I could go to a bar and order this!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      April 5, 2015 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks so much, Renee!

      Reply
  26. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    April 5, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Good LAWD!! That is all I can say 🙂

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      April 5, 2015 at 10:01 pm

      haha, thanks Zainab!

      Reply
  27. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    April 7, 2015 at 6:06 am

    Yup, you just did that. You made nachos with waffles. If I could start a virtual slow clap, I’d do that right this second. This is a thing of beauty. I may even shed a tear. #emotionalwolfpack

    Reply
    • JaNae Wells says

      April 7, 2015 at 8:05 am

      I am right there with you! Slow clap alllll the way

      Reply
  28. JaNae Wells says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:04 am

    I could not wait to print this recipe out! NOM NOM get in my belly!!! I am going to make it for my husbands mens life group at church.

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      April 8, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks JaNae, let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  29. Christine says

    May 23, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    How much milk is in the cheese sauce?

    Reply

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  1. 10 Nacho Recipes For An Easy Dinner Night - NortheNews says:
    November 7, 2020 at 4:13 am

    […] Consider it or not, this much-loved breakfast combo can also be scrumptious in nacho type. Parmesan flavored waffles topped with bacon, cheese sauce, popcorn hen, and a drizzle of Sriracha mix collectively fantastically on this distinctive twist on nachos. If you wish to expertise this combo of spicy, salty, and savory at house, try the total recipe here. […]

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