Sweet Potato Waffles with Nut Topping

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 the morning,

         Christine Keating                                                             Norwalk, California

Sweet Potato Waffles with Nut Topping Recipe

Sweet Potato Waffles with Nut Topping

 

2 cups Bisquick Mix

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

½ tsp. cinnamon

¼ tsp. ginger

¼ tsp. nutmeg

1 egg

1 1/3 cups 2% milk

1 cup canned sweet potatoes, mashed

2 Tbsp. canola oil

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Topping:   1 Tbsp. butter

½ cup chopped pecans

½ cup chopped walnuts

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 Tbsp. water

1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Dash salt

Dash nutmeg

Maple syrup

In 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.        12 waffles

 

(Recipe for Sweet Potato Waffles with Nut Topping came from tasteofhome.com)