California Caprese Bubble Waffle

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and cornstarch and whisk to evenly combine.
  2. In a blender pitcher, combine salt, pepper, basil, eggs, sugar, buttermilk, and water and blend until basil pieces are the size of finely ground pepper.
  3. With the blender running, drizzle in the melted butter until combined.
  4. Transfer mixture to the bowl with flour and whisk to combine.
  5. Preheat bubble waffle iron and spray with olive oil or other neutral oil spray.
  6. Portion 1/4 c of the batter into the waffle iron, filling as many of the waffle cavities as possible.
  7. Place 1 pearl (or dice) of mozzarella in each bubble cavity and top with another 1/4 cup of the batter.
  8. Close waffle iron and cook until evenly golden brown on both sides.
  9. On a serving plate, place the prepared Basil Bubble Waffle and top with 1/2 cup freshly scrambled eggs, 1/4 cup Marinated Tomatoes. and 1/4 cup fried shallots.
  10. Serve immediately. This bubble waffle can be enjoyed with a knife and fork or folded into a taco or cone for a handheld breakfast on the go.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 4 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 1/2 oz. basil, fresh
  • 4 ea. egg(s)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Real California® Buttermilk
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Real California® Butter, melted
  • Vegetable oil spray, as needed
  • 10 oz. Real California® Mozzarella, fresh, pearls or 1/2 in. cubes
  • 5 cups egg(s), scrambled
  • 2 1/2 cup shallot(s), fried

Marinated Tomatoes

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oil, basil, and salt to taste. Cover and marinate before service.




Recipe courtesy of Chef Jessica Foust, Little Caesar’s, for the California Milk Advisory Board.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups tomato(es), diced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic, fresh, grated
  • 2 tbsp oil, olive, extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp basil, fresh, chiffonade
  • salt, as needed