Grilled Cheese Wafflewich Sliders - fresh and flavorful sandwich layers hugged by crispy savory zucchini waffles - a perfect bite size for brunch or lunch!
Grilled Cheese Wafflewich Sliders
My choosing to be present declaration has reverberated through the internet and in my inbox - and once again I am staggered by this amazing community of bloggers and readers. You get me.
Up first in my new outlook, yesterday I had a conversation with Le Cordon Bleu here in Portland. Completing a baking and pastry degree has been on my radar since college, and I am considering it now. From a very young age I loved to bake, and I think spending a couple years doing just that in a classroom just might be my bliss.
I am going to give it a think and look closely at the curriculum. We shall see. I have other ideas if I decide the program isn't for me right now.
Once again I am here to remind you that April is Grilled Cheese Month.
I know.
One whole glorious month dedicated to grilled cheese.
My first contribution uses a perfectly crispy fluffy waffle for bread, and is stacked with plenty of veggies for the cheese to get all melty on.
Glorious.
Grilled Cheese Wafflewich Sliders
adapted from sweet zucchini waffles
dairy, egg, soy, oil, and gluten free, vegan
YIELD: 2 large Belgian style waffles
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ cup club soda
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
pinch salt
crispy lettuce leaves
tomato slices
cashew cheese sauce or dairy free slices
INSTRUCTIONS:
In mixing bowl, combine grated zucchini, flour, baking powder, club soda, nutritional yeast, and salt. Vigorously whip by hand to combine thoroughly. Allow batter to rest several minutes, whip again.
Using a ⅓ cup measure, scoop batter into middle of a non stick waffle maker. Close and cook per machine instructions. I cooked mine about 3-4 minutes on one side, flipping and cooking another minute (using a waffle iron that flips).
Slice each waffle into quarters.
Slice waffle quarter open to make two slices of "bread". Spoon cheese sauce on one side of waffle. Stack tomato and lettuce on top of melted cheese, cover with other waffle slice.
Enjoy immediately, or toast in oven to warm up.
Are you celebrating grilled cheese month?
Do you have any favorite grilled cheese combinations?
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ABOUT KRISTINA SLOGGETT: Kristina is spabettie! She founded spabettie in 2010 to share her vegetarian recipes. Vegetarian quickly became vegan.
As the sole recipe developer and photographer at spabettie, Kristina turned her love of cooking and creativity into an extremely fun and challenging way to spend her days - sharing just how flavorful and vibrant vegan food is!
She loves dachshunds, Portland, Hawaii, drummers - well, one drummer - and travel.
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Kristy says
These look absolutely divine! Lord knows I love my waffles and my grilled cheese sammies!
Pastry school sounds so exciting! Good for you in taking steps to living the life you want to be leading. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks Kristy - we will see, I am looking for a good fit with culinary programs. I love both waffles and grilled cheese - why not combine them? 🙂
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
Grilled cheese month. Oh my Gosh I have died and gone to heaven. I need to get on this stat!!!
Kristina Sloggett says
yes. you do.
Jess says
1) grilled cheese waffle sliders?? Genius x1000
2) LOVE the response you got on your post about being more present!
3) you would CRUSH a pastry degree. Just sayin.
Kristina Sloggett says
yeee!! to all three 😉
madison v. says
These look absolutely delicious! They would go even better with some buffalo wings. Good luck with LCB!
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you Madison!
Ashley F. says
I think it's awesome that you are following your dreams - so cool to see people choosing happiness!
Happiness for me right now would come in the form of those delectable waffle sammies - can you ship me some? 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
choosing happiness - I wish it were easier for more people to see. I am realistic and know it is not always easy, but there is always a choice in how we approach things, right?
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Well, I will now after those pictures! Damn woman! I love waffle sandwiches too! YUM! I was so mad that the Art Institute's Culinary School started a pastry program right as I was about to graduate. I, of course, couldn't continue on...I am a baker at heart though. It will always be my thing. I love how I zone out when I bake and it's the only thing I ever take chances with. I know my flours and how my liquids and leaveners work...it's kind of spiritual for me. Weird, but true. I don't know how you do all you do. You are truly an inspiration. xoxo
Kristina Sloggett says
we have an Art Institute here too, I just received information about their programs (I took a few art classes there when I was in high school - it would be great to return in a different capacity!).
and thanks, girl - I appreciate that. I honestly don't know how I do it all sometimes - I think I am in auto pilot for some of it 😉 I am hoping for a break soon, though. I can admit I need it.
happy Monday, dear friend! XO
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
You really did inspire me. I dropped my schedule and made time for dinner with a friend last night. Bet decision ever!!! Thank you.
Kristina Sloggett says
aww, YAY - so happy you did, that makes me smile So Big! XO
jobo says
Presence...should be a virtue, shouldn't it?! LOVE.
and I cannot WAIT To see all the grilled cheesy goodness you come up with this month! this looks fab, I need a waffle maker!
Kristina Sloggett says
I have another cheesy crazy good sandwich coming soon... OH SWOON. this one will not require a waffle maker... 😉
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
So proud of you! This is awesome news my friend. I love that you're already moving forward with your new mindset. And this sandwich? How fantastic would that be to have for lunch today!
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks, Heather - I am at least thinking about it, until I have more time to DO. 🙂
Abby says
I swear I need to move to Portland. We don't have a Master Veg program, a Le Cordon Bleu program, etc. Plus, no Spabettie either 😉 I would be interested in all and any of those things!
But good luck with your new ventures. I have no doubt that you will rock whatever you decide to pursue.
Kristina Sloggett says
see, this is what I am thinking too. Portland needs YOU.