This Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich is the low carb version of a classic well loved sandwich! This Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich is made of fresh tomato slices, crisp lettuce and crispy bacon is sandwiched between two Ranch Chaffles!
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While my brain craves carbs, my body doesn’t always like them so it’s always fun to try and find low carb recipes to fufill my want for the carbs in life. For example, I am ok with not eating rolls or toast but I do like sandwiches. However, bread and sandwiches go hand in hand. I just don’t look forward to eating the insides of a sandwich that have just been tossed on a plate.
That’s where chaffles come in and I’m so glad that I discovered them!
WHAT IS A CHAFFLE?
A chaffle is a waffle that’s made of cheese and egg and it’s great as a substitute for bread in sandwiches. Don’t worry though, it doesn’t taste as weird as it sounds.
I was skeptical at first and a chaffle didn’t sounds appealing at all but after making them I realized that they were actually pretty good!
I really like adding ranch seasoning to chaffles when I make them so let me show you how I make my favorite Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich!
QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS FOR RANCH BLT CHAFFLE SANDWICH:
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- shredder cheddar cheese
- dry ranch seasoning
- eggs
- lettuce
- slices of tomato
- bacon, cooked
- Ranch dressing or Mayo is optional
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You’ll also need a mini waffle iron. I bought mine at Belks on sale but you can find Mini Waffle Irons on amazon and I’ve seen them at stores like Marshalls and Target as well.
How to make Ranch Chaffle:
- Cheese and Egg Base
The Ranch chaffles are what we’re going to be using as the bread for this Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich. So let’s make them.
First combine both cheeses and the eggs into a bowl.
- Adding ranch
Add ranch seasoning and whisk everything together.
- Time to cook the chaffle
Plug the Mini Waffle Iron and let it heat up. Once ready, spoon 2 -3 spoon fulls of mixture into mini waffle iron.
Don’t add too much or it will over flow when cooking. The egg will expand while it cooks so don’t worry about not getting enough in there. Just make sure the waffle iron is covered.
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Close the lid to the mini waffle iron and let the ranch chaffle cook for about 3 minutes. Open waffle maker and use a fork to carefully remove waffle from waffle iron and place it on a plate to cool.
Continue with the rest of the mixture.
I can normally get 3 ranch chaffles from this recipe.
Perfect for a 3 layer sandwich or great to have 2 chaffles for the sandwich and one for snacking while you wait.
MAKING THE RANCH BLT CHAFFLE SANDWICH:
Now just pile on those classic BLT ingredients onto those tasty ranch chaffles
Lettuce, Tomato, In whatever order you choose. You can also add a little bit of mayo or ranch dressing to this BLT if you’d like.
And that is how I make my favorite Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich!
What sandwich would you make with a Ranch Chaffle as the bread?
More Sandwich Recipes
- Frisco Breakfast Sandwich
- Fried Green Tomato Club Sandwich
- Grilled Cheese and Vegetable Sandwich
- BBQ Pineapple Chicken Sandwich
Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich
Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich
This Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich is the low carb version of a classic well loved sandwich! This Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich is made of fresh tomato slices, crisp lettuce and crispy bacon is sandwiched between two Ranch Chaffles!
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredder cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 2 leaves of lettuce
- 2 slices of tomato
- 4 slices bacon, cooked
- Ranch dressing or Mayo is optional
- Mini Waffle Iron
Instructions
Making Ranch Chaffles:
First combine both cheeses and the eggs into a bowl.
Add ranch seasoning and whisk everything together.
Plug the Mini Waffle Iron and let it heat up.
Once ready, spoon 2 -3 spoon fulls of mixture into mini waffle iron.
Don't add too much or it will over flow when cooking. The egg will expand while it cooks so don't worry about not getting enough in there. Just make sure the waffle iron is covered.
Close the lid to the mini waffle iron and let the ranch chaffle cook for about 3 minutes.
Open waffle maker and use a fork to carefully remove waffle from waffle iron and place it on a plate to cool.
Continue with the rest of the mixture.
I can normally get 3 ranch chaffles from this recipe.
Making the Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich:
- Bacon
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Mayo or ranch dressing is optional
Now just pile on those classic BLT ingredients onto those tasty ranch chaffles!
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I am drooling! Love the flavor profile – and I’ve not given chaffles a try yet, but what better way to test them out!
Can you use fresh mozzarella for this recipe or would it be too “wet”. Thank you! Can’t wait to try this!
I think mozzarella would be great for inside of the sandwich however, I’m actually not positive that it wouldn’t work in the chaffle. I know fresh mozzarella is pretty much impossible to grate but if you chopped it up small enough you might be able to mix it with the egg and make it smooth enough to create a batter. I would need to test that before giving an answer. If you try it before I do, let me know how it works.
This sounds awesome. I have a traditional square waffle maker. How much should I put for each? Thanks in advance!
Hi Laurie. I don’t know what size your waffle maker is 🙂 You’ll just need to pour until the waffle iron is covered. If you have a large waffle iron, you may need to double the recipe.