Gooey Waffles For Breakfast Or Dessert

Kentucky ‘Nanner Foster Waffles

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

For the Waffles:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk (any variety)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 bananas, sliced thick
• 3 teaspoons bourbon (or apple juice as a substitute)
• Favorite vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat a waffle iron and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 170°F.
2. Make the Waffles:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Add melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
• Pour 1/2 cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron, close the lid, and cook until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Place cooked waffles on a sheet pan and keep warm in the preheated oven.

1. Prepare the Topping:

• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and cook for about 1 minute.
• Add sliced bananas and cook for a few seconds. Pour in the bourbon (or apple juice) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently so bananas do not break up.

1. Assemble the Dish:

• Place 1 to 2 waffles on each plate and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Spoon the banana sauce over the ice cream and waffles.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Feel free to adjust the bourbon amount or use apple juice based on your preference for a non-alcoholic version.