Loaded Bacon, Cheddar and Basil Waffles with Fresh Tomato Jam

Portions:6
Total time 1 hour 25 minutes
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Ingredients

Tomato Jam

  • 6 medium plum Roma tomatoes, seeded, chopped
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Waffles

  • 2 cups Original Bisquick mix
  • 1⅓ cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon crisply cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 oz
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Fried egg if desired
  • Additional fresh basil leaves if desired

Instructions

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat jam ingredients to boiling over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Keep warm.
  • Heat waffle maker.
  • In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, egg and olive oil until well blended; fold in bacon, cheese and chopped basil.
  • Pour ½ cup batter onto center of hot waffle maker; close lid.
  • Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Top each waffle with jam.
  • Top with fried egg; garnish with additional fresh basil.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Waffle irons without a nonstick coating may need to be brushed with vegetable oil or sprayed with cooking spray before adding batter for each waffle.
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Course Cheese / Main Dish / Pork