Taco Salad Waffles

Transform your taco nights with these innovative and flavor-packed Taco Salad Waffles! This unique recipe combines the savory crunch of cheddar-studded cornmeal waffles with all the colorful toppings of a classic taco salad. Infused with bold spices like cumin and chili powder, the waffles serve as the perfect edible base for layers of taco-seasoned ground beef or turkey, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy sour cream. A drizzle of salsa and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro tie it all together, offering a zesty, satisfying fusion of textures and flavors in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings, these Taco Salad Waffles add a fun, unexpected twist to your Tex-Mex repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Cooked ground beef or turkey (taco seasoned)
• 2 cups Chopped lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
• 1 large Diced avocado
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 pieces Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and about 1/2 cup of the cooked taco-seasoned ground beef or turkey.

Step 6

Grease the waffle iron with non-stick spray or melted butter, then pour the appropriate amount of batter into the waffle iron (based on its size). Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy. Repeat until all the batter is used.

Step 7

To assemble the taco salad waffles, place one waffle on a plate. Top with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, the remaining taco-seasoned meat, sliced olives, and diced avocado.

Step 8

Drizzle sour cream and salsa on top, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Step 9

Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick!

Step 10

Enjoy your Taco Salad Waffles immediately while warm and crispy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1933.2 grams (1933.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3395

Total Fat 212.50g	272%
Saturated Fat 96.50g	483%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 868mg	289%
Sodium 6516mg	283%
Total Carbohydrate 256.80g	93%
Dietary Fiber 35.50g	127%
Total Sugars 36.60g
Protein 138.20g	276%

Vitamin D 209IU	1045%
Calcium 1594mg	123%
Iron 26mg	144%
Potassium 3490mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.8%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 29.4%