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Tender brisket loaded with sticky maple syrup and zingy Dijon gets sandwiched together with stretchy cheese and homemade waffles in this Bourbon Maple Brisket Grilled Cheese Waffle Sandwich. You end up with crispy golden waffles packed with juicy brisket and gooey cheese in the middle. It's a total mashup of dinner flavors smashed together with childhood vibes. Things get messy and delicious—the perfect treat to go all out on for the weekend.
After every cookout my crew begs for these. Swapping waffles for the usual bread blew us away and now this is our football-day staple. Nobody could shut up about that first batch—it was wild!
Tasty Ingredients
- Shredded cooked brisket: You'll want brisket that's juicy and tender for the best taste. Pick up some nice marbled meat if you're buying from the store.
- Maple syrup: Brings a sticky sweet kick that really works with beefy flavors. Grab real maple syrup for the good stuff.
- Dijon mustard: Gives a tangy sharpness to balance the sugar. Any creamy smooth Dijon will do the trick.
- Swiss or cheddar cheese: Melts super well for the ultimate cheese pull. Cutting your own slices tastes so much better than the bagged stuff.
- Chunky bread slices: You need bread with backbone so your waffles don’t get squashed. Bakery loaves with a chewy bite hold up best.
- All-purpose flour: This is regular flour for waffles. If you sift it, your waffles turn out extra fluffy.
- Baking powder: Makes your waffles puff up nicely. Don’t use old baking powder—fresh works best.
- Salt: Helps bring out all the flavors in the brisket and the waffle. Go for fine sea salt so it mixes right in.
- Sugar: Just a little bit makes the waffles brown up and taste sweet.
- Milk: This is what holds your batter together. Whole milk is extra rich but use what you've got.
- Oil (vegetable): Keeps the waffles super soft inside. Sunflower or canola are both perfect picks.
- Large egg: Holds everything together. Fresh eggs make a difference here.
Easy Step-by-Step
- Serve and Devour:
- Take the hot sandwiches off the pan, cut them in half, and enjoy them while they're nice and toasty with super gooey cheese.
- Get Toasty:
- Pop your sandwiches into a hot skillet with a dab of butter. Let them crisp up for three or four minutes each side so you get perfect, melty cheese and crunchy outsides.
- Layer It Up:
- Plop a slice of cheese on one waffle, pile on a heap of your brisket mix, then another slice of cheese, and cap with a second waffle.
- Waffle Time:
- Open your waffle maker, hit it with a little nonstick spray or some butter, pour in your batter, and let it cook for around five minutes until crisp and golden. Lift them out and cook the rest.
- Mix the Filling:
- Grab a bowl and mix up your shredded brisket with maple syrup and Dijon so everything’s coated and glossy using two forks.
- Stir the Batter Together:
- Add your wet stuff to your dry mix, but don’t go nuts—stir until just mixed, lumps are cool.
- Whisk Up the Wet Ingredients:
- Beat the egg, milk, and oil in a clean bowl until the whole thing’s smooth and looks blended.
- Start with Dry Ingredients:
- In a big bowl, stir together your flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder so it’s all evenly combined and there’s no streaks.
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Storage Hacks
Waffles and brisket can chill in their own airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days. Pop the waffles in your toaster to reheat for max crunch. Wait to grill the sandwiches till you’re ready to eat so they stay awesome.
Swap-Out Ideas
No brisket? Use any leftover roast beef or pulled pork you’ve got. Honey works instead of maple, it’ll taste different but still sweet and tasty. Swap in mozzarella or provolone if that's what’s handy and you’ll still get cheesy goodness.
How To Serve It Up
Crunchy potato chips and a dill pickle are the perfect partners on the side. Want to make it brunch? Add a fried egg on top. Toss together a peppery arugula salad if you’re serving for lunch. Little sliders made with mini waffles go over big with kids, too.
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More On The Origin
Waffle sandwiches are a twist on Southern classics like chicken and waffles, mixed with the smoky goodness of a BBQ sandwich. The sweet and salty thing is pure American comfort food magic. This one’s built to wow at family hangouts or when your friends come over and want something different.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recipes
- → How can I make my brisket nice and soft for this?
Put your brisket in a slow cooker till it’s super soft, or just go for leftover brisket if you’ve got some. Pull it apart so it layers on easy.
- → Is it okay to use a different cheese?
Totally! Swiss or cheddar are fab, but feel free to go with provolone, mozzarella, or any easy-melting cheese you like.
- → Can I prep the waffles earlier?
You sure can. Make them ahead, then pop ‘em in the toaster or oven right before you build everything, so they’re still crispy.
- → Do I have to use maple syrup?
It brings sweetness that works really well, but honey or just brushing on a bit of brown sugar syrup also does the trick.
- → Tips for getting melty cheese?
Once you build your sandwich, warm it on low to medium in a skillet so the waffles get toasty and the cheese melts nice and slow.