Description
This Low Carb Grilled Cheese Chaffle is crispy, cheesy, and packed with comforting flavor without using traditional bread. Golden cheddar chaffles sandwich gooey melted American cheese for an easy keto-friendly meal.
Ingredients
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic seasoning
2 slices American cheese
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat a mini waffle maker until hot.
- In a small bowl, mix the egg, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic seasoning until fully combined.
- Pour half of the mixture into the waffle maker and cook for about 4 minutes until golden and set.
- Repeat with the remaining batter to make the second chaffle.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place one chaffle in the skillet, top with the American cheese slices, and cover with the second chaffle.
- Cook for about 1 minute, carefully flip, and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot while the cheese is gooey and crispy.
Notes
Swap American cheese with mozzarella, pepper jack, or provolone for different flavors.
Add sliced turkey for extra protein.
Mix Italian seasoning or paprika into the batter for added flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Cooked chaffles can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 255 mg
