Description
Delight in these Turkey, Avocado, Cranberry, and Brie Waffle Melts featuring fluffy mashed potato waffles layered with buttery turkey, creamy avocado, melted brie, tangy cranberry sauce, crispy bacon, and topped with a perfectly cooked egg. This savory twist on a waffle sandwich is perfect for brunch or a comforting meal any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Waffle Batter
- 1 1/2 cups Mashed Potatoes
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 5 Sage Leaves
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Sandwich Ingredients
- Turkey, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for cooking turkey)
- 1 Avocado
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces Brie Cheese
- Cranberry Sauce, to taste
- 8 slices Cooked Thick-Cut Bacon
- 4 Eggs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get ready for melting the brie in the final step.
- Prepare Waffle Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed potatoes, buttermilk, eggs, and butter until smooth. Stir in the sage leaves evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the parmesan cheese gently to maintain fluffiness.
- Cook Waffles: Preheat and grease your waffle iron. Scoop the batter in and spread evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Cook waffles according to your waffle maker’s instructions until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat for Batter: Continue making waffles with the remaining batter, yielding about 4 to 5 waffles depending on size. Tear 2 waffles into quarters if they are round; if square, keep whole.
- Cook Turkey: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add turkey slices and cook until they are buttery and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mash Avocado: In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place waffles on it and spread the mashed avocado evenly on four of the waffle pieces.
- Layer Ingredients: On top of the avocado, layer slices of brie cheese, cooked turkey, a dollop of cranberry sauce, and two slices of thick-cut bacon per waffle piece.
- Add Brie Topping: Place the remaining waffles on top of the layered ones, and add a slice or two of brie on each top waffle.
- Bake Waffle Melts: Place the assembled sandwiches in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Watch carefully to ensure the brie melts perfectly without overcooking.
- Cook Eggs: While sandwiches bake, cook the 4 eggs to your preference (fried or sunny side up is recommended).
- Finish and Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the oven, top each with one cooked egg, then press down gently and serve immediately for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time and add flavor to the waffles.
- Adjust cranberry sauce quantity to your taste preference for sweetness and tang.
- Skillet cooking for turkey brings out a beautiful crisp texture and rich flavor.
- Brie melts quickly; keep an eye on the sandwiches in the oven to avoid over-melting or burning.
- Waffle irons vary in size; adjust batter quantity accordingly.
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey and bacon and use plant-based substitutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: turkey waffle melt, avocado sandwich, brie cheese sandwich, savory waffles, cranberry sauce sandwich, brunch recipe, mashed potato waffles
