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Cheddar Chive Waffles Recipe

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Cheddar Chive Waffles with Sausage Gravy elevate breakfast with savory waffle perfection. Sharp cheddar and fresh chives create crispy-edged waffles that perfectly cradle creamy sausage gravy. Ultimate brunch showstopper for Pinterest breakfast boards and weekend mornings.

Ingredients

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  • Cheddar Chive Waffles:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1½ cups whole milk (room temp)
  • 2 large eggs (room temp)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (fresh grated)
  • ⅔ cup fresh chives (chopped)
  • Sausage Gravy:
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage (bulk)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary (minced) OR ½ tsp dried
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • 1. Make waffles: whisk flour, baking powder, salt. Add milk, eggs, melted butter. Stir until just combined.
  • 2. Fold in cheddar and chives. Let batter rest 5 mins.
  • 3. Cook in preheated waffle iron per manufacturer instructions until golden. Keep warm in 200°F oven.
  • 4. Make gravy: cook sausage in large skillet over medium until browned, crumbling. Remove to plate.
  • 5. Melt butter in drippings. Whisk in flour. Cook 2 mins until golden roux.
  • 6. Gradually whisk in milk. Add rosemary, pepper. Simmer until thickened (8-10 mins).
  • 7. Return sausage to gravy. Season salt. Simmer 2 mins.
  • 8. Serve gravy generously over hot waffles.

Notes

  • Fresh grate cheddar = superior melt and flavor.
  • Room temp wet ingredients = tender fluffy waffles.
  • Sausage fat + butter = flavor-packed roux base.
  • Fresh rosemary elevates gravy to gourmet level.
  • Waffle batter rests = better texture.
  • Freeze extra waffles: toast straight from freezer.
  • Make-ahead gravy: reheat with splash milk.
  • Double gravy recipe – disappears instantly.
  • Optional: fried egg on top = perfection.
  • Brunch superstar. Weekend breakfast legend.

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