Savory Cheddar Chive
Cornmeal Waffles
These crispy, savory waffles are good to serve
with soups or your favorite chili in place of corn
muffins. You may also try them with scrambled
eggs and bacon for brunch or supper.
Makes 10 waffles
1
1
⁄
4
cups all-purpose flour
1
cup cornmeal (yellow or white)
1
tablespoon granulated sugar
1
tablespoon baking powder
1
⁄
2
teaspoon baking soda
1
⁄
4
teaspoon salt
3
ounces shredded sharp Cheddar
cheese (about
3
⁄
4
cup)
2
tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1
3
⁄
4
cups lowfat milk
6
tablespoons vegetable oil
2
large eggs
3–5
dashes hot sauce, such as *Tabasco
®
Place flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder,
baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir
to combine. Add shredded Cheddar and chopped
chives; stir. Place the milk, oil, eggs, and hot
sauce in a separate bowl; stir with a whisk to
blend. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until
smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.
Preheat your Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron.
When iron is ready, the audible signal will sound
and green indicator light will illuminate. Pour
3
⁄
4
cup batter onto the center of lower grid;
spread batter using a heatproof spatula to within
1
⁄
2
inch of the edge of the grid. Close lid of waffle
iron – green indicator light will turn off. When
audible signal sounds and green indicator light
turns on again, waffle is ready. Open lid and
carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with
remaining batter.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 239 (45% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 8g
• fat 12g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 50mg • sod. 262 mg
• calc. 121mg • fiber 1g
* Tabasco is a registered trademark owned by
Mcllhenny Co.
Homemade Waffle Mix
Having a batch of this mix on hand will allow
you to make 4 waffles at a time to serve 2.
Just keep it in your pantry and pull out when
you want to prepare waffles. Prepare as much or
as little of the mix as needed. Our version is
much healthier than most purchased versions
too, as it does not contain any hydrogenated
fats or preservatives.
Makes 7 cups of mix (16 waffles)
5
cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1
cup wheat germ (regular or
honey crunch)
1
cup buttermilk powder
3
tablespoons granulated sugar
3
tablespoons baking powder
2
1
⁄
2
teaspoons baking soda
2
1
⁄
4
teaspoons salt
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Use a
whisk to combine thoroughly. Store in a reseal-
able airtight container until ready to use.
Nutritional information per 2 waffles
(2/3 cup mix, unprepared):
Calories 219 (8% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 11g
• fat 2g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 5mg • sod. 611mg
• calc. 103 mg • fiber 3g
Just 4 Waffles
Makes 4 waffles
2
⁄
3
cup Homemade Waffle Mix (see above)
1
⁄
2
cup lowfat milk
1
large egg, beaten until smooth
(4 tablespoons) – can use liquid egg
substitute or pasteurized liquid eggs
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons vegetable oil or
melted butter
Place all the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir
with a whisk until smooth. Let batter stand 5
minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron on.
When iron is ready, the audible signal will sound
and green indicator light will illuminate. Pour
batter evenly onto the center of lower grid;
spread batter using a heatproof spatula to within
1
⁄
2
inch of the edge of the grid. Close lid of waffle
iron – green indicator light will turn off. When
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