Savoury Coffee Waffles with Bacon and Spiced Coffee Syrup

Ingredients

Waffles:

• 1 box (500g) waffle mix, prepared to package instructions
• 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla essence
• 2 pods DAVIDOFF Rich Aroma capsules, prepared on espresso setting (about 60ml)

Syrup:

• 2 pods DAVIDOFF Rich Aroma capsules, prepared on espresso setting
• 1 cup (250ml) dark brown sugar
• ½ cup (125ml) hot water
• 2 cinnamon quills
• Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)

• 1 packet (200g) streaky bacon, baked or fried until crispy
• Rocket or Watercress

Method

1. Prepare waffle batter as per packet instructions.
2. Add coffee into batter and stir to combine. Set aside in the fridge for 15 minutes.
3. Bake waffles in a waffle pan for about 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
4. Combine syrup ingredients and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer for 8-12 minutes until thick and syrupy. (Remember, once syrup is cool it will be thicker.)
6. Place bacon on a baking sheet and bake at 200°C for 12 minutes.  
7. Drizzle or brush with syrup and cook until crispy, about 5-10 minutes more.
8. Serve waffles topped with bacon, generous glug of syrup and rocket or watercress.

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