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Prosciutto and parmesan waffles served with rocket and balsamic vinegar
Elegant savoury waffles infused with parmesan, topped with cured prosciutto and fresh rocket

Italian parmesan & prosciutto savoury waffles

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Waffles, but not sweet! Parmesan cheese mixed into the batter creates a crispy, cheesy grid on the waffle surface during baking, providing a fantastic base for savoury ham. This recipe is a celebration of umami (the fifth taste): the deep, complex flavours of aged cheese, ham, and balsamic vinegar meet the pepperiness of fresh rocket. An elegant brunch dish proving the waffle iron isn't just for desserts.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 600 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Waffle iron
  • Fine grater (for parmesan)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk the wet ingredients (eggs, milk, melted butter, crushed garlic) until smooth in another bowl.

Tip: Add the garlic to the wet part so the flavour dissolves evenly.
2 ✓

Pour the liquid into the flour, mix until lump-free, then fold in the grated parmesan.

Tip: Parmesan is salty, so the batter needs minimal extra salt.
3 ✓

Bake the waffles in a hot iron until golden brown.

Tip: Because of the cheese, the waffle might brown sooner; watch the smell – if you smell burning cheese, take it out!
4 ✓

Brush the still-hot waffle with a hint of olive oil, lay the prosciutto on top (the heat melts the fat slightly), then pile on rocket and basil.

Tip: Heat 'activates' the ham's flavour.
5 ✓

Decorate with balsamic glaze and extra parmesan shavings.

Tip: Balsamic sweetness balances the saltiness of the ham and cheese.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use pre-grated cheese?
Not recommended. Bagged grated cheeses are treated with anti-caking agents, preventing them from melting nicely into the batter. Grate fresh!
What can I substitute for prosciutto?
Any good quality aged ham (e.g., Serrano, or even a good Black Forest ham) works.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Plain flour
  • 2 pcs Eggs
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 50 g Butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano (finely grated)
  • 100 g Prosciutto Crudo
  • 1 handful Fresh basil
  • 50 g Rocket
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic glaze
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed)