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 reduced-fat 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 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 on setting #3.
When preheated, green indicator light will
illuminate. Pour 1/3 cup batter just a little
behind the center of the lower grid; allow batter
to spread toward edges for 5 seconds. Close
lid of waffle iron – green indicator light will turn
off. When green indicator light turns on again,
waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove
baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
For best results, serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 239 • 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 the
McIlhenney Co.
PROTEIN WAFFLES
These oatmeal waffles have a delightful
taste, not to mention they are high in
protein and very easy to prepare.
Makes 6 waffles
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4
cup unbleached flour
3
tablespoons sugar
2
teaspoons baking powder
1/2
teaspoon cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon salt
2
eggs, lightly beaten
6
tablespoons oil
1/2
cup cottage cheese
1
cup reduced-fat milk
Place oats, flour, sugar, baking powder,
cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir
to combine. Stir in remaining ingredients as
listed one at a time until mixture resembles
a smooth batter. Let batter rest 5 minutes
before using. Preheat your Cuisinart
®
Waffle
Iron on setting #3.
When preheated, green indicator light will
illuminate. Pour 1/2 cup of batter onto the
center of the lower grid. Allow batter to spread
toward edges for 5 seconds. Close lid of
waffle iron – green indicator light will turn off.
When green indicator light turns on again,
waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove
baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
For best results, serve immediately. You may
keep waffles warm on a rack placed on a
baking sheet in a warm (200°F) oven.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 342 • carbohydrates 35g • protein 11g •
fat 18g • sat fat 3g • chol 75mg • sodium 391mg •
Calcium 86mg • fiber 3g
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