Pancetta and Cinnamon Waffles

Name: Pancetta and Cinnamon Waffles
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 (4-ounce) slices of pancetta, each about 1/4 inch thick, diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 3 cups Belgian waffle mix, such as Krusteaz; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the waffle iron; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warm; A Belgian or conventional waffle iron

December 20, 2011

I never really had waffles growing up in Italy, but Todd loves them, so when we got together I knew I had to find a way to incorporate them into our breakfast routine. The result is an impressive-looking brunch dish with all the elements I think a great waffle should have: these are salty, sweet, and crunchy in every bite.

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