Keto Chaffle Cheeseburger
🧂 Ingredients
For the Chaffles (makes 2 waffles = 1 bun):
1 large egg
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar for a richer flavor)
1 tbsp almond flour (optional, for structure)
¼ tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt and garlic powder (optional)
For the Burger:
1 beef patty (about 4–6 oz)
1–2 slices cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
2 slices pickle (optional)
1 tbsp butter or avocado oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ons:
Mustard, mayo, or sugar-free ketchup
Sautéed onions or mushrooms
Lettuce, tomato, or avocado slices
🔥 Instructions
Make the chaffles:
Preheat your waffle maker.
In a small bowl, whisk together egg, cheese, almond flour, baking powder, and seasonings.
Spray the waffle maker lightly with oil.
Pour half the batter into the waffle maker, close it, and cook for 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
Let the chaffles cool slightly — they’ll firm up and become more “bun-like.”
Cook the burger patty:
Season the beef patty with salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with butter or oil.
Sear the burger for about 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until browned and cooked to your liking.
Add cheese on top in the last minute and cover the pan to melt.
Assemble the burger:
Place one chaffle on a plate as the “bottom bun.”
Layer with burger patty, melted cheese, and toppings (pickles, onions, etc.).
Add your favorite keto-friendly sauces.
Top with the second chaffle and press gently.
🌿 Optional Variations:
Breakfast Chaffle Burger: Add a fried egg and bacon.
Spicy Jalapeño Version: Mix chopped jalapeños and pepper jack cheese into the chaffle batter.
Garlic Butter Upgrade: Brush melted garlic butter on the chaffles before serving.
🍽 Pro Tip:
If you want extra crispiness, pop the cooked chaffles in a toaster for 1 minute before assembling. It gives that perfect crunch to balance the juicy burger.
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