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Mickey Waffles Three Ways

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  • These were inspired by the Disney Parks classic Mickey Mouse waffles.

Since Disneyland’s closure this past March, I’ve definitely been trying to keep the magic up here at home, especially when my three year old asks on the daily when they will open again. We’ve done a Mary Poppins themed tea party, and ate egg bites while watching a POV ride through of It’s a Small World (and my IG followers know what that’s referencing at this point), and I’ve made a few recipes that I’ve posted on here too. It’s been a real… treat to hear from readers and followers that they’ve tried out a recipe they saw here because they, too, were missing the parks something fierce.

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So today over on IG I launched a giveaway to say THANK YOU to all those followers and I thought they best way to do that… was with food! The contest only runs until Friday afternoon so I apologize in advance for talking about a contest that will most likely be over with by the time you are reading this, but I hope the sentiment remains, and that just by you, reader, showing up and considering making a recipe, I want you to know that means a lot to me to take me into your kitchen with you. So, thank you.

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The contest is giving away the waffle maker pictured above, and also a canister of Golden Malted waffle mix, which happens to be THE brand used by Disneyland Parks. The original flavor is iconic, BUT, I thought I’d change it up a little and give you some options for when you don’t want plain waffles. So check out the recipes below for: Vanilla Bean Mickey Waffles, Chocolate Mickey Waffles, and Citrus Sprinkles Mickey Waffles.

If you make a batch and close your eyes, you’d swear you were walking down Main Street…

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Mickey Waffles Three Ways

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  • Author: Elana Lepkowski
  • Yield: Each recipe yields about 15 Mickey Mouse Waffles
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Nothing beats the iconic Mickey Waffle, but these Vanilla Bean Mickey Waffles, Chocolate Mickey Waffles, and Citrus Sprinkles Mickey Waffles sure are tasty too! A Disneyland inspired recipe.

Ingredients

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For the Vanilla Bean Mickey Waffles:

Chocolate Mickey Waffles:

  • 1 egg
  • 5 ounces water
  • 1 cup Golden Malted waffle mix
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (if you use sweetened, omit tablespoon of sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter
  • cooking spray

Citrus Sprinkle Mickey Waffles:

  • 1 egg
  • 5 ounces water
  • 1 cup Golden Malted waffle mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia extract OR 1 teaspoon of finely grated lemon peel plus 1/2 teaspoon of finely grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon sprinkles
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter
  • cooking spray

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Instructions

For the Vanilla Bean Mickey Waffles:

  1. Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Mix the egg and water together until frothy.
  3. Pour in the Golden Malted waffle mix, vanilla bean paste, and sugar. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour in the melted butter and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the desired amount of mix into your waffle maker (for this particular Mickey Mouse 90th anniversary edition waffle maker you’ll need a few tablespoon, and fill each compartment all the way).
  6. Bake according to the waffle maker’s instruction and enjoy!

For the Chocolate Mickey Waffles:

  1. Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Mix the egg and water together until frothy.
  3. Pour in the Golden Malted waffle mix, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour in the melted butter and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the desired amount of mix into your waffle maker (for this particular Mickey Mouse 90th anniversary edition waffle maker you’ll need a few tablespoon, and fill each compartment all the way).
  6. Bake according to the waffle maker’s instruction and enjoy!

For the Citrus Sprinkles Mickey Waffles:

  1. Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Mix the egg and water together until frothy.
  3. Pour in the Golden Malted waffle mix, fiori di sicilia extract, and sugar. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour in the melted butter and sprinkles and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the desired amount of mix into your waffle maker (for this particular Mickey Mouse 90th anniversary edition waffle maker you’ll need a few tablespoon, and fill each compartment all the way).
  6. Bake according to the waffle maker’s instruction and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra chocolate waffles, melt 2 ounces of semisweet chocolate and pour into the batter.
  • Waffles can be individually frozen up to 6 months.
  • Waffles will get soft if kept in the refrigerator overnight but you can toast in your toaster to crisp up!
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“Celebrate Mickey” Chicken and Waffles

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Where can I find the original treat?

  • This specialty treat was part of the Get Your Ears on Celebration and was located at the Carnation Cafe in Disneyland.

We’re squeezing in our last and final recipe from the “Get Your Ears On” celebration for this month with this festive dish, the “Celebrate Mickey” Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Special. Now, I’m a big fan of chicken and waffles any time, but cover that with candied bacon, berry compote, potato chips, powdered sugar, and sprinkles and well, now I’m even more excited.

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Celebrate Mickey Chicken and Waffles // magicaltreatsathome.com

This dish has a number of components, but don’t fret, they easily can all be made ahead of time. In fact, I had to make several components well in advance while I was doing all the testing for the Piranha Lemonade Slushy.

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The one change I made from the original is that I did not pan fry the chicken. I wasn’t sure how the cereal coating would hold up to frying, so I decided to bake the battered chicken. And it worked out great! If you’re not up to pan frying these, the baked option keeps the topping crisp still but it does take longer to make. I like having the hands off option and less oil to deal with. It loses some of its golden color baking it, but I think it was just as tasty.

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Celebrate Mickey Chicken and Waffles // magicaltreatsathome.com

If you’re looking for a special breakfast spread, or if you’re having guests over for brunch, I think this dish would be perfect. You could make stacks of each component and let your guests fill their plates as they’d like. And of course, kids LOVE making their own breakfast plate with these components, and aren’t going to say no to adding powdered sugar and SPRINKLES to their breakfast. Oh yeah, and potato chips too!

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Note, this dish uses the same mix that Disneyland uses in all their waffles, Golden Malt. Surprisingly this is easily available on Amazon and possibly in your local grocery store. However, if you’ve got a waffle mix you like, either store bought or homemade, go ahead and use that. Also, I opted to mix strawberry and raspberry preserves to make my own compote for the dish. If you have a mixed berry jam already at home, that would also work. The berries give a nice tang to the whole dish that I think works really well with the savory elements.

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And that concludes some our favorite dishes from the “Get Your Ears On’ celebration at Disneyland! Stay tuned for next month’s recipes, where we will be serving up a month of CHURROS! Until then, let’s celebrate with some chicken and waffles.

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“Celebrate Mickey” Chicken and Waffles

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  • Author: Elana Lepkowski
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Let’s “Celebrate Mickey” with this over-the-top Disney-inspired chicken and waffles dish topped with berry compote, candied pecan bacon, potato chips, powdered sugar, and SPRINKLES! Found at Carnation Cafe during the “Get Your Ears On” celebration at Disneyland.

Ingredients

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For the waffles:

For the berry compote:

  • 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry jam

For the candied pecan bacon:

  • 5 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup crushed pecans

For the cereal crusted chicken:

  • 4 cups crushed frosted cereal flakes
  • 1 egg
  • 1–1/3 cup milk
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • salt

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For the waffles (makes 4 waffles in Mickey Waffle Maker):

  1. Beat eggs and liquid together.
  2. Add flour and mix well.
  3. Stir in melted butter and mix thoroughly.
  4. Ladle onto hot Gourmet Waffle Baker and remove when golden brown.

For the berry compote:

  1. Mix together jams in a small bowl.
  2. Set aside.

For the candied pecan bacon:

  1. Heat oven to 400.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top. Place bacon on the cooling rack.
  3. Combine brown sugar and pecans in a small bowl. Spoon mixture over bacon, pushing down into bacon evenly.
  4. Bake 20-25 minutes until brown and crispy.

For the cereal crusted chicken:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°f.
  2. Grease a 9×12 baking pan.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt on both sides (about 1/2 teaspoon each).
  4. Crush cereal into even pieces (I used my hands as I measured it out) and place into a shallow bowl large enough to lay chicken in.
  5. In another shallow bowl of equal size, pour milk in and beat the egg into it.
  6. Next, dip chicken breast into the milk, letting excess drip back into bowl, and then dip into the cereal on both sides. Place in baking dish and repeat with the rest of chicken. 
  7. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°f.

Assembly:

  1. Place the waffle on a plate and top with jam.
  2. Lay the bacon pieces next and then place chicken on top.
  3. Cover with potato chips, powdered sugar, and sprinkles. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Waffles can be made ahead of time and frozen individually between sheets of parchment and placed in a ziplock until ready to use. They can be toasted in a toaster oven or toaster the same as frozen waffles.
  • Bacon can be made ahead of time and placed in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use up to 3 days. Let the bacon come to room temp, or warm in a toaster oven when ready to eat.
  • Chicken can be made ahead of time and placed in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use up to 3 days. Warm in oven or toaster oven when ready to eat.
  • Jam can be mixed and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two weeks.
  • Waffles will deflate after cooking slightly.
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