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Quick Low Carb Grilled Cheese Chaffle

A quick, low-carb twist on grilled cheese using cheddar-based waffles (“chaffles”) as bread—golden, crispy, and incredibly satisfying.
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Ingredients
  

Chaffle Batter:

  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Sandwich Assembly:

  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat your mini waffle iron (about 3–4 minutes).
  • Whisk egg, garlic powder, and cheddar in a small bowl.
  • Pour half the batter into the waffle maker. Cook 4 minutes until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Place one chaffle in the skillet. Add cheese slices, then top with the second chaffle.
  • Cook 1–2 minutes per side until crisp and cheese melts.
  • Remove from skillet and enjoy hot.