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Cheddar Chive Waffles with Sausage Gravy

Cheddar Chive Waffles with Sausage Gravy for Cozy Mornings

Savor the delicious Cheddar Chive Waffles with Sausage Gravy, a breakfast game-changer perfect for busy mornings and weekend brunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Waffles
  • 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
For the Rosemary Sausage Gravy
  • 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)

Equipment

  • waffle iron
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Waffle Preparation
  1. Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk and eggs until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in melted butter, cheese, and chives into the batter.
  6. Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Gravy Preparation
  1. In a skillet, cook ground sausage over medium heat until browned.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for a minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk or cream and cook until gravy thickens.
  5. Season gravy with black pepper and serve over waffles.
Serving
  1. Stack warm waffles and ladle gravy over them before serving.

Notes

These waffles can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for quick breakfasts.