Father’s Day is right around the corner and I wanted to do something special for my dad. So I searched for the perfect recipes to build a great brunch menu. I tested a few different recipes before deciding on the final menu. It’s a cook’s job to taste test before she serves food to guests, right?
I ultimately decided to combine 2 recipes together to get the perfect Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles with Blackberry Maple Syrup with a side of brown sugar glazed jalapeño bacon.
Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Directions:
- Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and lemon peel in a small bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture all at once to flour mixture and whisk until just blended. Let mixture stand 15 minutes.
- Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. Spoon batter onto the waffle iron. Cover and cook until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes (cooking time will vary, depending on waffle iron). Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with warm blackberry maple sauce.
Recipe from: Bon Appetit September 2000
Blackberry Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 (12 oz) package frozen blackberries, thawed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Directions:
- Combine maple syrup, blackberries, 1 tsp lemon zest, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Warm in the microwave, if desired. Serve with waffles.
Recipe from: Southern Living Breakfast Brunch on display tie 7/12/19
Brown Sugar Glazed Jalapeño Bacon
- Jalapeno Bacon from HEB (1 lb)
- 1/3 cup packed golden brown sugar
- Position 1 rack on the top third of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place large rack on the lined baking sheet. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on rack. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over. Bake until bacon is crisp and glazed, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and serve.
- Don’t go bacon my heart dish
- Dune large camel pitcher (CB2) but here’s another cute one.
- Placemats (Target – old). But I like these neutral ones. These colorful ones are also fun. Here’s another great textured one.
- Waffle maker (not shown) but go for the rotating one.
As I mentioned earlier, I taste tested this to make sure it was right for Father’s Day. Needless to say, my dad is going to love it!
Peach-Strawberry Mimosas shown here but may see what other amazing mimosa recipes I can find. Stay tuned.
This dish would be great to make and serve for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day or just a weekend brunch at home. If you are expecting house guests, I would recommend making this although they may not want to leave after eating this tasty dish.
Happy Cooking!
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