SWEET POTATO WAFFLES WITH NUT TOPPING

Sweet Potato Waffles with Nut Topping image

Ready in just minutes, these tender waffles have a wonderfully sweet and crunchy topping. What a mouthwatering way to get your family out of bed in the morning! -Christine Keating, Norwalk, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
1 cup canned sweet potatoes, mashed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
Dash ground nutmeg
Maple syrup

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, brown sugar and spices. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, sweet potatoes, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined., Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans and walnuts. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve waffles with topping and syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.