Description
Golden cheesy chive waffles topped with perfectly fried eggs, making for a savory, satisfying breakfast or brunch dish that’s simple yet indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs (for batter)
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
- 4 large eggs (for frying)
- Olive oil or butter, as needed for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron and a skillet over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, 2 eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in cheese and chives.
- Lightly grease the waffle iron and pour in the batter. Cook until golden and crisp.
- While waffles cook, fry 4 eggs in the skillet until whites are set and yolks are runny.
- Stack waffles on plates, top each with a fried egg, and sprinkle extra chives if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best flavor and texture.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking for fluffier waffles.
- Waffles can be made ahead and frozen, then reheated in the toaster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron & Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle with egg
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
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