PORTOBELLO WAFFLES WITH BALSAMIC SYRUP

Portobello Waffles with Balsamic Syrup image

For a delightful breakfast or brunch surprise, serve crisp golden waffles that feature portobello mushrooms and bacon in the batter. They're topped with tangy goat cheese butter and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. (This creative recipe took first place in the Mushrooms Every Day, Every Way contest "Fun Fungi" category).-David Bridges, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 waffles (1 cup butter and 1/3 cup syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup. In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon and drippings to a small bowl; cool slightly. Add butter and goat cheese; beat until blended. , In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender; cool slightly. Place 1/4 cup mushrooms in a food processor. Cover and process until very finely chopped. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, thyme, pepper and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and chopped mushrooms; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cubed mushrooms. , Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with goat cheese butter and balsamic syrup.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 40g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.