Cheddar Chive Waffles with Sausage Gravy for Cozy Mornings
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Savor the delicious Cheddar Chive Waffles with Sausage Gravy, a breakfast game-changer perfect for busy mornings and weekend brunches.
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle and skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (can replace with gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (ensure freshness for fluffiness)
- 1.75 cups milk (non-dairy alternative is fine)
- 2 large eggs (or use flax eggs for vegan option)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted) (can be replaced with oil)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar (grated) (or another hard cheese)
- 0.33 cups fresh chives (minced) (can substitute with scallions or other herbs)
- 1 pound ground sausage (spiced variety recommended)
- 0.25 cups onion (finely chopped) (sauté until translucent)
- 0.25 cups flour (gluten-free option is acceptable)
- 2 cups milk or cream (adjust for desired thickness)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (add more for extra kick)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh or dried)
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in melted butter, cheese, and chives into the batter.
- Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook ground sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook for a minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk or cream and cook until gravy thickens.
- Season gravy with black pepper and serve over waffles.
- Stack warm waffles and ladle gravy over them before serving.
Notes
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Store leftover waffles in the fridge and reheat in a toaster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle with gravy
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg