Cheddar Chive Waffles with Sausage Gravy Recipe
These Cheddar Chive Waffles with Sausage Gravy combine savory, cheesy waffles with a rich rosemary-infused sausage gravy, creating a comforting breakfast or brunch dish that’s flavorful and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (about 6 waffles)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour *
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar, grated (about 6 ounces)
- 2/3 cup fresh chives, minced
Rosemary Sausage Gravy
- Sausage (amount not specified, estimate about 1 pound ground pork sausage)
- Fresh rosemary (fresh or dried, estimate 1 tablespoon minced fresh)
- Additional ingredients for gravy (typically milk, flour, salt, pepper; since not specified, standard sausage gravy ingredients are assumed)
Substitutions
- Gluten-Free Alternative: 1 1/3 cups brown rice flour, 2/3 cup tapioca starch, and 1/4 cup potato starch (to substitute for all-purpose flour)
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron: Begin by heating your waffle iron to ensure it is properly hot for cooking the waffles evenly and to achieve a crisp exterior.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking powder. Stir these together to distribute the leavening evenly throughout the flour.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the milk and crack in the eggs; whisk everything together until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate butter: Stir in the melted butter to add richness and improve the waffle texture.
- Add cheese and chives: Gently fold in the sharp cheddar cheese and fresh minced chives to infuse the batter with savory flavor and aroma.
- Cook the waffles: Pour batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until the waffles are lightly browned and crisp on the outside. Transfer finished waffles to a wire rack to prevent sogginess while continuing to cook the remaining batter.
- Prepare sausage gravy: While waffles cook, start making the rosemary sausage gravy. Brown the sausage in a skillet, add flour to create a roux, then slowly whisk in milk and fresh rosemary, cooking until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat when done.
- Serve: Once all waffles are cooked and the gravy is ready, serve the hot rosemary sausage gravy spooned generously over the warm cheddar chive waffles.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Alternative: Use 1 1/3 cups brown rice flour, 2/3 cup tapioca starch, and 1/4 cup potato starch instead of all-purpose flour to make the waffles gluten-free.
- Freezer Meal: Allow waffles to cool completely, then store in an airtight zip-close bag. Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster oven or microwave for convenient breakfasts.
- Cheddar cheese and fresh chives add great flavor balance; do not omit for best results.
- The sausage gravy can be customized with herbs like thyme or sage if rosemary is unavailable.
