Keto Big Mac Chaffle

Serves: 2 (2 chaffle “sandwiches”)
Net carbs: ~4–5 g per serving
Cook time: ~20 minutes

Ingredients

Chaffles (the “bun”)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 tablespoon almond flour

• ¼ teaspoon baking powder (optional, for lighter texture)

• Pinch of salt

Burger Filling

• ½ lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

Keto Big Mac Sauce

• ¼ cup mayonnaise (sugar-free)

• 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

• ½ teaspoon white vinegar

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

• Sweetener to taste (erythritol or monk fruit, optional)

Toppings

• 2 slices American or cheddar cheese

• Dill pickle slices

• Shredded iceberg lettuce

• Finely diced onion (very small amount for keto)

Instructions

1. Make the Chaffles

1. Preheat waffle maker.

2. In a bowl, whisk eggs.

3. Stir in mozzarella, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Lightly grease waffle iron.

5. Pour batter in (don’t overfill).

6. Cook 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp.

7. Set aside and repeat. You should have 4 chaffles total.

Tip: Let chaffles cool slightly to firm up.

2. Cook the Burger Patties

1. Divide ground beef into 4 thin patties.

2. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Cook patties 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

5. Add cheese slices on top and let melt.

3. Make the Big Mac Sauce

1. Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

2. Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness.

4. Assemble

1. Place one chaffle on a plate.

2. Spread Big Mac sauce on chaffle.

3. Add lettuce, onion, pickles.

4. Add one cheeseburger patty.

5. Add another chaffle.

6. Repeat layers with sauce, lettuce, pickles, and second patty.

7. Top with final chaffle.

Optional Enhancements

• Toast chaffles in a skillet with butter for extra crunch.

• Add sesame seeds to chaffle batter for authentic flavor.

• Swap mozzarella for a cheddar-mozzarella blend for sharper taste.

Storage & Reheat

• Store components separately in the fridge up to 3 days.

• Reheat patties and chaffles in a skillet or air fryer to keep them crisp.